What sound does the letter M make?

The letter M makes the M sound, as in Monkey and Milk.

How can I help my child practice the letter M?

Have your child trace the letter M while saying its sound, then look for objects that start with M, like milk.

Letter M m

Sound: M sound /m/

Letter Mm is one of the first letters children learn to recognize, trace, and sound out, using its m sound sound. It appears at the start of everyday words like Monkey and Moon.

Example Words

🐒
Monkey
🌙
Moon
🐭
Mouse
🥛
Milk

Activities

Letter Recognition

Find every M and m on the screen.

Tracing

Trace the uppercase and lowercase M.

Beginning Sound

Listen and pick the pictures that start with M sound.

Coloring Worksheet

Color a page featuring the letter M.

Printable Worksheet

A tracing and coloring worksheet for the letter M.

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Worksheets for Letter M

Letter Tracing
Uppercase Letter Practice
Lowercase Letter Practice
Letter Recognition
Beginning Sounds
Letter Coloring
Letter & Picture Matching
Missing Letter
Alphabet Writing Practice
Letter Review
Cursive Writing

FAQ

What sound does the letter M make?: The letter M makes the M sound, as in Monkey and Milk.
How can I help my child practice the letter M?: Have your child trace the letter M while saying its sound, then look for objects that start with M, like milk.