– The Igbo alphabet is a unique system tailored to the phonetic needs of the Igbo language. – It consists of 36 letters, excluding ‘Q’ and ‘X’ which are not used in traditional Igbo words. – The letter ‘C’ appears only in the combination ‘CH’ to represent a specific sound, similar to English. – Special diacritic marks like the dot above (Ṅ) and the dot below (Ị, Ọ, Ụ) indicate unique Igbo sounds. – This alphabet allows for accurate representation of Igbo sounds, ensuring clarity in communication and preservation of the language’s nuances.
