List of Latin-script letters

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The Latin script is the most widely used writing system in the world. It is the standard script of the English language and many other languages. The Latin alphabet originally consisted of 21 letters, but it has been expanded over time to include additional letters. Below is a comprehensive list of Latin-script letters, including both the basic letters and those with diacritics.

Basic Latin Alphabet[edit | edit source]

The basic Latin alphabet consists of 26 letters:

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J
  • K
  • L
  • M
  • N
  • O
  • P
  • Q
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • U
  • V
  • W
  • X
  • Y
  • Z

Letters with Diacritics[edit | edit source]

In addition to the basic letters, many languages use letters with diacritics. Some of the most common diacritics include the acute accent (´), grave accent (`), circumflex (ˆ), tilde (˜), and umlaut (¨). Examples of letters with diacritics include:

  • Á, à, â, ã, ä
  • É, è, ê, ë
  • Í, ì, î, ï
  • Ó, ò, ô, õ, ö
  • Ú, ù, û, ü
  • Ý, ÿ
  • Ç, ç
  • Ñ, ñ

Extended Latin Letters[edit | edit source]

The extended Latin alphabet includes additional letters that are used in various languages. Some examples include:

  • Æ, æ
  • Ø, ø
  • Þ, þ
  • Ð, ð
  • Œ, œ

Historical Letters[edit | edit source]

Some letters were used in historical versions of the Latin alphabet but are no longer in common use. Examples include:

  • Ȝ (yogh)
  • ȝ (yogh)
  • Ȣ (ou)
  • ȣ (ou)

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