What sound does the letter P make?

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

What are some words that start with P?

pig, panda, pizza, pumpkin, pear, penguin all begin with the Pp sound.

How do you write the letter P?

Uppercase P: Line down, then Bump at the top. Lowercase p: Line down below the line, then Bump at the top.

How can I make learning the letter P fun?

Hunt for Pp 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 Pp

Says the sound at the start of pig

Pp makes the sound at the start of pig. Practise the sound first, then the shape: say the sound, find it in words, and trace both the capital P and the small p. Five focused minutes a day beats a long session.

Words with Pp

Words that start with P

pig
panda
pizza
pumpkin
pear
penguin

Pp in the middle

apple
puppy
happy

Words that end with p

cup
map
sheep

How to write P and p

Capital P

Line down
Bump at the top

Small p

Line down below the line
Bump at the top

Play the letter P game

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Letter P questions parents ask

What sound does the letter P make?: The letter Pp makes the sound at the start of pig. Say the sound on its own — /p/ — rather than the letter name, so your child can blend it into words like "pig".
What are some words that start with P?: pig, panda, pizza, pumpkin, pear, penguin all begin with the Pp sound.
How do you write the letter P?: Uppercase P: Line down, then Bump at the top. Lowercase p: Line down below the line, then Bump at the top.
How can I make learning the letter P fun?: Hunt for Pp 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.