Letter Frequencies
The letter most frequently used in English is E. The least frequently used letter is Z.
The list below shows the frequency of letter use in English.
| Letter | Frequency |
|---|---|
| A | 8.17% |
| B | 1.49% |
| C | 2.78% |
| D | 4.25% |
| E | 12.70% |
| F | 2.23% |
| G | 2.02% |
| H | 6.09% |
| I | 6.97% |
| J | 0.15% |
| K | 0.77% |
| L | 4.03% |
| M | 2.41% |
| N | 6.75% |
| O | 7.51% |
| P | 1.93% |
| Q | 0.10% |
| R | 5.99% |
| S | 6.33% |
| T | 9.06% |
| U | 2.76% |
| V | 0.98% |
| W | 2.36% |
| X | 0.15% |
| Y | 1.97% |
| Z | 0.07% |
Read more about this topic: English Alphabet
Famous quotes containing the word letter:
“...that he may learn that there is a prophet in Israel.”
—Bible: Hebrew, 2 Kings 5:8.
Elijah to the king of Israel who has received a letter from the king of Syria looking for someone to cure his commander of leprosy.