K
In short
K is the eleventh letter of the modern English and Latin alphabets. It is primarily used to represent the voiceless velar plosive sound.
In plain words
It is a symbol used in writing to make words. In English, it often makes a sharp sound made at the back of the throat.
A simple example
The word 'kite' begins with the letter K. It creates the hard sound heard at the start of the word.
Why it matters
Letters are the building blocks of written communication. Without specific characters like K, many languages could not form distinct sounds or words.
Easy to mix up
It is often confused with the number 13 or the letter X in certain handwritten styles.