The letter K: listen, repeat, and write
Koala · كوالا
Letter name: كيه · Letter sound: كْ /k/
How to say the letter K
The same sound as the common C: 'k' from the back of the tongue, without voice. Two letters, one sound.
In phonics we teach the sound of a letter before its name, because the sound is what the child uses when reading. The name of K is "كيه" in Arabic script, but when we read Koala we hear the sound /k/.
Words that start with K
Tap a word to hear it, then repeat it with your child
Short sentence
The koala has a kite and a key.
الكوالا لديه طائرة ورقية ومفتاح.
Trace the letter Kk
Write with your finger or mouse over the faded letter, then try the small letter
Letter K worksheets to print
Trace capital K
Dotted tracing rows for capital K with a Koala picture.
Trace small k
Dotted tracing rows for small k on handwriting lines.
Picture and word
Kk with a Koala picture and words that start with the letter to read, trace and colour.
Colour the letter K
Big outline capital and small letters to colour with the word Koala.
Find and circle K
A grid of mixed letters: find capital K and small k and circle them.
Which words start with K?
8 words in English and Arabic: colour the star next to the words that start with the K sound.
Tip for parents and teachers
Explain that K and C are 'twins' in sound. K usually comes before e and i (key, kite).
What comes after K?
FAQ about the letter K
How is the letter K pronounced?
The letter name is "K". Its reading (phonics) sound is /k/, closest to the Arabic حرف الكاف (ك). The same sound as the common C: 'k' from the back of the tongue, without voice. Two letters, one sound.
What is the difference between the name and the sound of K?
We use the name when spelling, but the sound is what we hear at the start of Koala. In phonics we teach the sound first because it is what the child needs to read words.
Which words start with K for kids?
Koala (كوالا), Kite (طائرة ورقية), Key (مفتاح), King (ملك), Kitchen (مطبخ). Listen to each one on this page.
How do I teach my child the letter K at home?
Explain that K and C are 'twins' in sound. K usually comes before e and i (key, kite). Then print the free tracing sheet and write capital K and small k together.