What sound does the letter C make?

The letter Cc makes the sound at the start of cat. Say the sound on its own — /c/ — rather than the letter name, so your child can blend it into words like "cat".

What are some words that start with C?

cat, cake, car, cloud, cow, carrot all begin with the Cc sound.

How do you write the letter C?

Uppercase C: Curve around like a smile. Lowercase c: Curve around like a smile.

How can I make learning the letter C fun?

Hunt for Cc on signs and cereal boxes, trace it in sand or shaving foam, and play a short phonics game. LQuest turns each letter into a five-minute game with sounds, tracing and sticker rewards.

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The letter Cc

Says the sound at the start of cat

Cc makes the sound at the start of cat. Practise the sound first, then the shape: say the sound, find it in words, and trace both the capital C and the small c. Five focused minutes a day beats a long session.

Words with Cc

Words that start with C

cat
cake
car
cloud
cow
carrot

Cc in the middle

bacon
picnic
second

Words that end with c

music
magic
picnic

How to write C and c

Capital C

Curve around like a smile

Small c

Curve around like a smile

Play the letter C game

Hear the sound in a real voice, trace the letter with your finger and earn a sticker. Free to start.

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Letter C questions parents ask

What sound does the letter C make?: The letter Cc makes the sound at the start of cat. Say the sound on its own — /c/ — rather than the letter name, so your child can blend it into words like "cat".
What are some words that start with C?: cat, cake, car, cloud, cow, carrot all begin with the Cc sound.
How do you write the letter C?: Uppercase C: Curve around like a smile. Lowercase c: Curve around like a smile.
How can I make learning the letter C fun?: Hunt for Cc on signs and cereal boxes, trace it in sand or shaving foam, and play a short phonics game. LQuest turns each letter into a five-minute game with sounds, tracing and sticker rewards.