Explore the writing examples below. Sound comparisons are approximate; use complete words and recordings to develop your listening and pronunciation.
| A a | [a, ɐ] as in hat |
| B b | [b] as in boy |
| C c | [k; s] as in cow |
| CH ch | [sh] as in shoe |
| D d | [d, dʒ] as in dog |
| E e | [e, ɛ, i,] as in seven |
| F f | [f] as in frog |
| G g | [ɡ; ʒ] as in go, gym |
| H h | [silent] silent honor |
| I i | [i] as in street |
| J j | [ʒ] as in vision |
| K k | [k] as in kit |
| L l | [l] as in long |
| M m | [m] as in man |
| N n | [n] as in nose |
| O o | [o, ɔ, u] as in open |
| P p | [p] as in pan |
| Q q | [k] as in kit |
| R r | [ɾ, ʁ] as in hot |
| S s | [s] as in sing |
| T t | [tʃ] as in time |
| U u | [u] as in you |
| V v | [v] as in violin, |
| W w | [w] as in wallet |
| X x | [ʃ, ks] as in exit |
| Y y | [y] as in yellow |
| Z z | [z, s] as in Zulu |
| Ç ç | [s] as in sing |
The above letters in Brazilian should allow you to read and write the following pages with much ease: popular phrases in Brazilian, Brazilian homepage, or Brazilian Grammar. Brazilian quiz and flashcard can also be found on our homepage.