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Alphabet

  • – The Igbo alphabet is a unique system tailored to the phonetic needs of the Igbo language.
    – It consists of 36 letters, excluding ‘Q’ and ‘X’ which are not used in traditional Igbo words.
    – The letter ‘C’ appears only in the combination ‘CH’ to represent a specific sound, similar to English.
    – Special diacritic marks like the dot above (Ṅ) and the dot below (Ị, Ọ, Ụ) indicate unique Igbo sounds.
    – This alphabet allows for accurate representation of Igbo sounds, ensuring clarity in communication and preservation of the language’s nuances.
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