There are 44 Phonemes! | Jack Hartmann

There are 44 Phonemes© by Jack Hartmann demonstrates the 44 phonemes in the English language. There are just 26 letters in the English language and there are approximately 44 unique sounds. These sounds are known as phonemes. The 44 sounds (phonemes) help distinguish one word or meaning from another. Various letters and letter combinations known as graphemes are used to represent the sounds. The 44 English sounds fall into the two categories of consonants and vowels. Below is a list of the 44 phonemes, their International Phonetic Alphabet symbols, and some examples of their use. There is no definitive list of phonemes because of accents, dialects, and the evolution of language itself. You may discover lists that are a variation of these 44 sounds. Jack Hartmann teaches the 44 phonemes in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for educators and parents looking to help children learn about phonics! 44 Phonemes Lyrics Phonemes are the smallest unit of sound that make up words There are 44 Phonemes To help you write and read 44 Phonemes for you and me Hear them, say them, and learn them now 44 Phonemes, I’ll show you how Let’s start with the consonant phonemes 1. /b/ as in ball 2. /d/as in dog 3. /f/ as in fish 4. /g/ as in goat 5. /h/ as in hand 6. /j/ as in jet 7. /k/ as in car 8. /l/ as in leaf 9. /m/ as in mouse 10. /n/ as in nose 11. /ng/ as sing /ŋ/ 12. /p/ as in pig 13. /r/ as in run 14. /s/ as in sun 15. /zh/ as in treasure /ʒ/ 16. /t/ as in tiger 17. /v/ as in van 18. /w/ as in watch 19. /y/ as yo-yo 20. /z/ as in zip 21. /ch/ as in child /tʃ/ 22. /sh/ as in shoes /ʃ/ 23. /th/ as in mother /θ/ 24. /th/ as in third /ð/ There are 44 Phonemes To help you write and read 44 Phonemes for you and me Hear them, say them, and learn them now 44 Phonemes, I’ll show you how These are the vowel phonemes 25. /a/ as in apple /æ / 26. /e/ as in egg /ɛ / 27. /i/ as in igloo /ɪ/ 28. /o/ as in octopus /ɔ/ 29. /u/ as in umbrella /ʌ / 30. /ae/ as in rain /aɪ / 31. /aw/ as in paw /ɔ/ 32. /ee/ as in tree /i / 33. /ie/ as in in light /aɪ/ 34. /oa/ as in boat /oʊ/ 35. /ue/ as in statue / u:/ 36. /oo/ as in food /u / 37. /oo/ as in book /ʊ / 38. /ou/ as in cow /aʊ / 39. /oi/ as in boy /ɔɪ / These are the r controlled vowels 40. /ar/ as in jar 41. /er/ as in bird /ɜː/ 42. /air/ as in chair /eə/ 43. /ear/ as in clear /ɪə/ 44. /or/ as in fork There are 44 Phonemes to help you write and read 44 Phonemes for you and me 44 Phonemes! Jack Hartmann’s website: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Remember to connect with Jack Hartmann on his Social Networks: Facebook: Pinterest: Twitter: You can find Jack Hartmann’s Music on: Jack Hartmann Website: iTunes: Amazon: Google Play: CD Baby: Words and Music by Jack Hartmann Copyright 2024 Jack Hartmann’s Hop 2 It Music