Linguistics Research Center Social Mediaįor comments and inquiries, or to report issues, please contact the Web Master at Menu.However, the more "o" shaped variant starts a word, while the more "c" shaped version usually ends a word. The different shapes of the Greek lower-case letter Sigma are not really alternate forms they are both used in modern Greek, depending on where the letter occurs in a word. In Greek, remember that "beta" is pronounced "vayta " you'll need to pronounce the "puh" sound in "Psi, unlike in English where the "p" would be silent and the "d" in "Delta" is pronounced as a softer "th" sound. While many may seem familiar, it's important to note the difference between English and Greek pronunciation as well as the alternative forms of Greek letters. Take a look at all 24 of the letters of the Greek alphabet in this handy chart. In fact, the phrase "From Alpha to Omega" or "beginning to end" comes from the Greek alphabet which starts with the letter alpha and ends with Omega, making these two perhaps the best-known letters and a good place to start learning. Once you know the alphabet, your travels will be as easy as A-B-C.
It's handy to be able to at least read the letters of the Greek alphabet because even if you don't learn Greek, some words are similar to English so it can help you get around more smoothly. While you may not need to know how to read the Greek alphabet if you're on an organized tour of the country, it will certainly help orient you in Greece if you're able to read signs around town or greet people during the holidays. If you're planning a trip to Greece this year, knowing how to identify the letters of the Greek alphabet can go a long way in helping you feel at home in this European country, and might even help you know the difference between Athens and Piraeus or "New Epidaurus" and the "Port of Epidaurus." Traveling in a foreign land can be stressful, especially if you're going alone and don't speak the language.
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