What sound does the letter E make?

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

What are some words that start with E?

egg, elephant, elbow, envelope all begin with the Ee sound.

How do you write the letter E?

Uppercase E: Line down, then Three lines across. Lowercase e: Line across, then Curve up and around.

How can I make learning the letter E fun?

Hunt for Ee 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 Ee

Says the sound at the start of egg

Ee makes the sound at the start of egg. Practise the sound first, then the shape: say the sound, find it in words, and trace both the capital E and the small e. Five focused minutes a day beats a long session.

Words with Ee

Words that start with E

egg
elephant
elbow
envelope

Ee in the middle

Words that end with e

How to write E and e

Capital E

Line down
Three lines across

Small e

Line across
Curve up and around

Play the letter E 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 E questions parents ask

What sound does the letter E make?: The letter Ee makes the sound at the start of egg. Say the sound on its own — /e/ — rather than the letter name, so your child can blend it into words like "egg".
What are some words that start with E?: egg, elephant, elbow, envelope all begin with the Ee sound.
How do you write the letter E?: Uppercase E: Line down, then Three lines across. Lowercase e: Line across, then Curve up and around.
How can I make learning the letter E fun?: Hunt for Ee 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.