Explore the writing examples below. Sound comparisons are approximate; use complete words and recordings to develop your listening and pronunciation.
| Ä ä | [a] as in Alabama |
| Ö ö | [e] as in root |
| Õ õ | [o] as in smooth |
| Ü ü | [ou] as in muse |
| Š š | [sh] as in shoe |
| Ž ž | [j] as in vision |
| A a | [a] as in hat |
| E e | [e] as in bed |
| I i | [ee] as in green |
| O o | [o] as in boat |
| U u | [u] as in boot |
| B b | [p] as in sip |
| C c | [c] as in cat, ice |
| D d | [t] as in hat |
| F f | [f] as in fox |
| G g | [k] as in like |
| H h | [h] as in hotel |
| J j | [y] as in yes |
| K k | [k] as in milk |
| L l | [l] as in love |
| M m | [m] as in moon |
| N n | [n] as in nice |
| P p | [p] as in play |
| Q q | [q] as in queue |
| R r | [r] as in Romania |
| S s | [s] as in sea |
| T t | [t] as in time |
| V v | [v] as in vast |
| W w | [w] as in west |
| X x | [x] as in xeta |
| Y y | [y] as in yes |
| Z z | [z] as in Zulu |
The above letters in Estonian should allow you to read and write the following pages with much ease: popular phrases in Estonian, Estonian homepage, or Estonian Grammar. Estonian quiz and flashcard can also be found on our homepage.