Adult Reading Lessons: Alphabet Letter M

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 M; learn the M sound.

There is only one , as in map , mice , and mow .

Sometimes M is silent at the start of a word when followed by letter n, as in Mneumonics.

More M Words!

Do you know which M word matches the picture? Click, listen, and learn.