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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈælfəbɛt/ · UK /ˈælfəbet/

alphabet means: The complete set of letters used to write a language, usually arranged in a fixed order.

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LETTERSA1

The complete set of letters used to write a language, usually arranged in a fixed order.

  • We are learning the alphabet.
  • The Greek alphabet has twenty-four letters.
  • Can you write every letter of the alphabet?

Common phrases: english alphabet, learn the alphabet, letters of the alphabet

SYMBOL SETC2

A set of different symbols used to build strings in mathematics or computing.

  • This alphabet contains two symbols.
  • The program accepts strings over a binary alphabet.
  • Each automaton reads symbols from its input alphabet.

Similar words: symbol set

Common phrases: finite alphabet, binary alphabet, input alphabet

Questions about alphabet

What does alphabet mean?

The complete set of letters used to write a language, usually arranged in a fixed order.

What is alphabet in other languages?

Türkçe: alfabe · Español: alfabeto · Français: alphabet · Deutsch: Alphabet · Italiano: alfabeto · 日本語: アルファベット

How do you pronounce alphabet?

In American English /ˈælfəbɛt/; in British English /ˈælfəbet/.

How do you use alphabet in a sentence?

We are learning the alphabet. The Greek alphabet has twenty-four letters.

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