An alphabet is a set of characters or symbols that visually represent the sounds of a spoken language. “ Alphabet ” is a compound word that combines the first two letters of the Greek alphabet , “alpha” and “beta”. Large colorful Alphabet flashcards for kindergarten & preschool! A- Z flashcards in upper and lowercase with free phonics chart. Learn the English alphabet A - Z interactively. Click to hear pronunciation of each letter from A to Z . How many letters are there in the alphabet ? - Worldometer