Learning the Spanish alphabet is the perfect starting point for any new student. Unlike some languages, Spanish is almost entirely phonetic — meaning words are pronounced exactly as they are written. Once you know the sounds of each letter, you can read and pronounce any Spanish word with confidence. The Spanish alphabet has 27 letters, just one more than English — the famous ñ (pronounced eñe), a uniquely Spanish letter you'll see in everyday words like mañana (tomorrow) and niño (child). Spanish is spoken by over 500 million people across more than 20 countries, from Spain to Mexico, Argentina to Colombia. No matter where in the world your Spanish journey takes you, the alphabet is your foundation.
