Adult Reading Lessons: Alphabet Letter D

Adult learners use this page to explore the sounds each alphabet letter can make. Using IPA symbols helps prepare learners for using a dictionary. Word drills provide structured reading practice using lists of words grouped by sound and take learners on the next step in their reading journey.

Goal: recognize and name the letter D. The letter makes just one sound, as in:

dad , dream , dawn , dog , dig .

Sound Trivia: Did you know that sound of d and t is made using the same organs? But the t sound is made with just breath and d is more vocal. (I know you care.)

Try some word drills: 1, 8, 12, 17, and 30.

Try these D words!

Click, listen and learn these D words.