K

The eleventh letter of the Latin alphabet, K, or k comes from the Greek Κ or κ (Kappa) developed from the Semitic Kap, symbol for an open hand.

Related Topics:
Alphabet - Κ

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The Semitic sound value /k/ was maintained in most Classic as well as Modern Languages, although Latin abandoned K almost completely, preferring C.

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Therefore, the Romance languages have K only in foreign words.

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In the International phonetic alphabet, is the symbol for the voiceless velar plosive.

Related Topics:
International phonetic alphabet - Voiceless velar plosive

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