Explore the writing examples below. Sound comparisons are approximate; use complete words and recordings to develop your listening and pronunciation.
| A a | [ɐ] as in Alabama |
| B b | [b] as in bat |
| Ċ ċ | [t͡ʃ] as in chat |
| D d | [d] as in day |
| E e | [ɛ] as in egg |
| F f | [f] as in fun |
| Ġ ġ | [d͡ʒ] as in jar |
| G g | [ɡ] as in gold |
| Għ għ | [ˤː] as in Ghana |
| H h | [silent] as in honor |
| Ħ ħ | [ħ] as in Khan |
| I i | [ɪ] as in ink |
| Ie ie | [iɛ, iː] as in neat |
| J j | [j] as in yes |
| K k | [k] as in kit |
| L l | [l] as in line |
| M m | [m] as in Malti |
| N n | [n] as in nice |
| O o | [ɔ] as in old |
| P p | [p] as in pen |
| Q q | [ʔ] as in queue |
| R r | [r] as in ring |
| S s | [s] as in sea |
| T t | [t] as in table |
| U u | [ʊ] as in Uzbakistan |
| V v | [v] as in van |
| W w | [w] as in wax |
| X x | [ʃ, ʒ] as in shiny |
| Z z | [t͡s, d͡z] as in cats, kids |
| Ż ż | [z] as in Zulu |
The above letters in Maltese should allow you to read and write the following pages with much ease: popular phrases in Maltese, Maltese homepage, or Maltese Grammar. Maltese quiz and flashcard can also be found on our homepage.