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P - value-Meaning, Definition & English Examples

The letter p is the sixteenth letter of the English alphabet. It represents a voiceless bilabial plosive sound, as in pen or apple. It is also used in abbreviations like p. for page.

p

/piː/ /piː/

Definition:

The 16th letter of the English alphabet, representing a voiceless bilabial plosive sound.

Synonyms:

pee, letter p, alphabetic character

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

(none applicable for a letter)

Common Collocations:

p sound, p word, p pronunciation

Derivatives:

P's, P-shaped

Usage Tips:

Use "p" to spell words or represent the sound in phonetic contexts clearly and distinctly.

Common Phrases:

mind your p's and q's, p as in Paul

Etymology:

Derived from the Greek letter "pi," originating from the Phoenician letter "pe."

Examples:

  • 1. The word "p" starts many English words like "pen."
  • 2. She wrote a lowercase "p" neatly on the paper.
  • 3. The teacher emphasized the pronunciation of "p" in "apple."
  • 4. Can you find words that end with the letter "p"?

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