What sound does the letter K make?

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

What are some words that start with K?

kite, king, key, koala, kangaroo, kitchen all begin with the Kk sound.

How do you write the letter K?

Uppercase K: Line down, then Slant in, then Slant out. Lowercase k: Tall line down, then Slant in, then Slant out.

How can I make learning the letter K fun?

Hunt for Kk 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 Kk

Says the sound at the start of kite

Kk makes the sound at the start of kite. Practise the sound first, then the shape: say the sound, find it in words, and trace both the capital K and the small k. Five focused minutes a day beats a long session.

Words with Kk

Words that start with K

kite
king
key
koala
kangaroo
kitchen

Kk in the middle

basket
monkey
rocket

Words that end with k

book
milk
duck

How to write K and k

Capital K

Line down
Slant in
Slant out

Small k

Tall line down
Slant in
Slant out

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Letter K questions parents ask

What sound does the letter K make?: The letter Kk makes the sound at the start of kite. Say the sound on its own — /k/ — rather than the letter name, so your child can blend it into words like "kite".
What are some words that start with K?: kite, king, key, koala, kangaroo, kitchen all begin with the Kk sound.
How do you write the letter K?: Uppercase K: Line down, then Slant in, then Slant out. Lowercase k: Tall line down, then Slant in, then Slant out.
How can I make learning the letter K fun?: Hunt for Kk 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.