f
word
/ˈɛf/
ef
/ˈɛf/
ef
Definition
The sixth letter of the English alphabet. It is used in spelling, pronunciation, grades, abbreviations, and names.
Usage & Nuances
As a letter name, it is usually pronounced /ef/. In school, 'an F' also means a failing grade. Be careful to distinguish the letter name 'F' from the /f/ sound, which can also be written with 'ph' as in 'phone'.
Spanish: la letra fPortuguese (BR): a letra fPortuguese (PT): a letra fChinese (Simplified): 字母FChinese (Traditional): 字母FHindi: अक्षर fArabic: حرف fBengali: এফ - F (বর্ণ)Russian: Ф - буква FJapanese: エフ - F (文字)Vietnamese: F - chữ FKorean: 에프 - F (알파벳)Turkish: F - ef (harf)Urdu: ایف - F (حرف)Indonesian: F - huruf F
Example Sentences
He said "B," but it sounded more like F to me.
natural
The word "fish" starts with f.
basic
Please write a capital F on the board.
basic
Oof, another F? My parents are going to be upset.
natural
I got an F on the test.
basic
Wait, is that spelled with an f or a "ph"?
natural