Definition

A letter in the English alphabet that is the third one, often used in writing and spelling.

Example

The word 'cat' starts with the letter cee.

Conversation

Did you know that the letter cee is the third letter of the alphabet?

Yeah, I remember learning that in school.

I always thought it was interesting how letters have their own sounds, like cee for 'C'.

Absolutely! It makes spelling and pronunciation much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'cee' originates from the letter 'C', which is derived from the Latin letter 'C', itself from the Greek letter 'gamma' (Γ), meaning a sound or symbol representing a specific phoneme. In this context, 'cee' refers to the pronunciation of the letter 'C'.

Memory Tip

Think of the letter 'C' and remember that 'cee' is simply how we pronounce that letter.

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