What sound does the letter X make?

The letter Xx makes the ending sound in fox. Say the sound on its own — /x/ — rather than the letter name, so your child can blend it into words like "fox".

What are some words that start with X?

fox, box, six, T-rex, axe, wax all begin with the Xx sound.

How do you write the letter X?

Uppercase X: Slant down right, then Slant down left. Lowercase x: Slant down right, then Slant down left.

How can I make learning the letter X fun?

Hunt for Xx 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 Xx

Says the ending sound in fox

Xx makes the ending sound in fox. Practise the sound first, then the shape: say the sound, find it in words, and trace both the capital X and the small x. Five focused minutes a day beats a long session.

Words with Xx

Words that start with X

fox
box
six
T-rex
axe
wax

Xx in the middle

taxi
boxer
sixty

Words that end with x

How to write X and x

Capital X

Slant down right
Slant down left

Small x

Slant down right
Slant down left

Play the letter X 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 X questions parents ask

What sound does the letter X make?: The letter Xx makes the ending sound in fox. Say the sound on its own — /x/ — rather than the letter name, so your child can blend it into words like "fox".
What are some words that start with X?: fox, box, six, T-rex, axe, wax all begin with the Xx sound.
How do you write the letter X?: Uppercase X: Slant down right, then Slant down left. Lowercase x: Slant down right, then Slant down left.
How can I make learning the letter X fun?: Hunt for Xx 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.