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J, or j, is the tenth letter of the Latin alphabet, used in the modern English alphabet, the alphabets of other western European languages and others worldwide. Its usual name in English is jay (pronounced / ˈ dʒ eɪ / ), with a now-uncommon variant jy / ˈ dʒ aɪ / .
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the tenth letter of the English alphabet, a consonant. any spoken sound represented by the letter J or j, as in just, major, or rajah. something having the shape of a J . a written or printed representation of the letter J or j. a device, as a printer's type, for reproducing the letter J or j. J.
History, etymology, and pronunciation of j, the 10th letter of the alphabet. It was not differentiated from the letter i until comparatively modern times. By the 16th century, the lengthened form (j) came to be regarded as representing the consonant and the short form (i) the vowel in whatever position they occurred.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Apr 8, 2011 · Learn how J went from a Roman numeral to a distinct letter in the English alphabet, and how it acquired its different sounds and meanings. Discover the role of Jesus, the father of the letter J, and other linguistic curiosities.
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J is the tenth (number 10) letter in the English alphabet. It comes before the letter K and after the letter I. The letter was not used in the Roman civilization until 16th Century. Meanings for J. In calendars, J can sometimes mean these months - January, June, or July. In a deck of playing cards, J is used to mark each of the jacks.
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