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Letter X x

Sound: X sound /ks/

Letter Xx is one of the first letters children learn to recognize, trace, and sound out, using its x sound sound. It appears at the start of everyday words like Xylophone and X-ray.

Example Words

Activities

Letter Recognition

Find every X and x on the screen.

Tracing

Trace the uppercase and lowercase X.

Beginning Sound

Listen and pick the pictures that start with X sound.

Coloring Worksheet

Color a page featuring the letter X.

Printable Worksheet

A tracing and coloring worksheet for the letter X.

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Worksheets for Letter X

FAQ

What sound does the letter X make?
The letter X usually makes the 'ks' sound at the end of words, as in Fox and Ax.
How can I help my child practice the letter X?
Have your child trace the letter X while saying 'ks', then look for words that end in X, like fox.