The 26 Pinyin alphabets are as follows:
The order of the Pinyin alphabet is: a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u, v, w, x, y, z.
1. A-D
The first four letters of the Pinyin alphabet are a, b, c, and d. These letters have their own pronunciation and usage in the pinyin system. Among them, a is a vowel letter. When pronunciation, the mouth is opened and a short sound is made.
b is a consonant, and the lips are closed and the airflow is released during pronunciation; c is a consonant, and the tongue is close to the front palate when pronunciation, and the airflow is completely blocked and suddenly released; d is also a consonant, and the sound is dry. When the tongue touches the front palate during pronunciation, the airflow is blocked and quickly released.
2. E-H
The fifth to eighth letters of the Pinyin alphabet are e, f, g, and h. e is a vowel letter, the lips are slightly open, the tongue is relaxed, and the airflow passes smoothly during pronunciation; f is a consonant letter, and the upper teeth touch the lower lip lightly during pronunciation, releasing the airflow.
g is a consonant letter. When the tongue touches the soft palate when pronounced, the airflow is blocked and suddenly released; h is also a consonant letter. When pronounced, a clear airflow sound is made. It is usually combined with other letters to form different Consonant phonemes.
3. I-L
The ninth to twelfth letters of the Pinyin alphabet are i, j, k, and l. i is a vowel. When pronouncing, the lips are slightly open, the tongue is raised, and the pitch is higher; j is a consonant. When pronouncing, the tongue touches the soft palate, and the airflow is blocked and quickly released.
k is a consonant letter. When pronouncing, the tongue touches the soft palate and the vocal cords do not vibrate; l is also a consonant letter. When pronouncing, the tongue touches the upper gums and the airflow passes smoothly.
4. M-P
The thirteenth to sixteenth letters of the Pinyin alphabet are m, n, o, and p. m is a consonant letter. When pronouncing it, the lips are closed and the vocal cords vibrate; n is a consonant letter. The tip of the tongue touches the upper gums and the airflow passes through the nasal cavity.
O is a vowel. During pronunciation, the lips are slightly rounded, the mouth is relaxed, and the tongue is flat; p is also a consonant. When pronunciation, the lips are closed, the vocal cords stop vibrating, and then the airflow is suddenly released.
5. Q-T
The seventeenth to twentieth letters of the Pinyin alphabet are q, r, s, and t. q is a consonant letter. When pronouncing, the base of the tongue touches the soft palate, and the air flow is blocked and quickly released; r is a consonant letter, the tip of the tongue is close to the upper gums, and the vocal cords vibrate. s is a consonant letter, the tip of the tongue is close to the upper gums, and the airflow passes between the teeth; t is also a consonant letter, the tip of the tongue touches the upper gums lightly, and then the airflow is quickly released.
6. U-Z
The last six letters of the Pinyin alphabet are u, v, w, x, y, and z. u is a vowel letter. When pronouncing it, the lips are slightly contracted, the tongue is raised, and the pitch is higher; v is a consonant letter. The tip of the tongue is close to the upper dental bed, the lower lip is close to the upper teeth, and the airflow passes between the teeth.
w is a semi-vowel letter. When pronouncing, the lips contract slightly to release the airflow, and the tip of the tongue is close to the upper gum bed; Y is a vowel, the lips are slightly contracted, the tongue is raised, and the pitch is higher; z is also a consonant, the tip of the tongue is close to the upper teeth, and the vocal cords vibrate.