Abidii Igbo
The Igbo Alphabets
The Igbo alphabet consists of 36 characters, combining vowels and consonants to form the bedrock of one of Africa's most expressive languages. Explore the sounds and structure of Abidii Igbo below.
Understanding the Igbo Alphabet
The Igbo alphabet is a phonetic system based on the Latin script. It features 36 letters, known collectively as Abidii Igbo.
Unlike the English alphabet, Igbo includes specialized vowels like ị, ọ, and ụ, as well as distinct consonants like ṅ, and digraphs like gb and kp.
Pronunciation is tonal, meaning the pitch of your voice can change the meaning of a word. The alphabet is designed to represent these specific sounds accurately.
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