The letter J makes the sound heard in the words jet, jump and enjoy. This consonant sound ranks in the not so common category along with its counterparts: h, k and w. In some words, the letter J sounds like the letter Y, e.g. hallelujah. It can also sound like the letter H, e.g., Navajo, which typically occurs with Spanish words.
Letter J Worksheets
We created worksheets to help your child practice forming the upper- and lowercase letter J correctly. Ideally, letters should be formed from top to bottom and left to right with a continuous stroke when possible. The uppercase J is formed as follows: down, hook, lift and cross. The lowercase j is formed as follows: down, hook, lift and dot.
Letter J Worksheet 1
We offer a free printable worksheet that encourages a child to say, trace and write the upper- and lowercase letter J.
Letter J Worksheet 2
We offer a free printable worksheet that focuses on the uppercase letter J. We encourage a child to say, trace and write the uppercase letter J.
Letter J Worksheet 3
We offer a free printable worksheet that focuses on the lowercase letter j. We encourage a child to say, trace and write the lowercase letter j.
Letter J Worksheet 4
We offer a free printable worksheet that encourages a child to say, trace and write the upper- and lowercase letter j.
Letter J Worksheet 5
We offer a free printable worksheet that encourages a child to say, trace and write the upper- and lowercase letter J.
Letter J Worksheet 6
We offer a free printable worksheet that encourages a child to say, trace and write the upper- and lowercase letter J. We also included a fun game – circle the items that begin with the letter j.
Words with the Letter J
The table below contains a list of words with the letter J. We also indicate the location of the /j/ sound – beginning (initial) or middle (medial). Our list contains 50 words; please use our search feature to narrow results.
Letter J Words | Sound |
---|---|
adjoin | medial |
adjunct | medial |
adjust | medial |
banjo | medial |
enjoy | medial |
jacket | initial |
jack-in-the-box | initial |
jack-o-lantern | initial |
jail | initial |
jam | initial |
janitor | initial |
January | initial |
jar | initial |
jaw | initial |
jeans | initial |
jeep | initial |
jelly | initial |
jelly beans | initial |
jersey | initial |
jet | initial |
jewelry | initial |
job | initial |
jog | initial |
join | initial |
joke | initial |
jolly | initial |
joy | initial |
judge | initial |
jug | initial |
juice | initial |
July | initial |
jumbo | initial |
jump | initial |
jump rope | initial |
June | initial |
jungle | initial |
junior | initial |
Jupiter | initial |
just | initial |
majesty | medial |
major | medial |
majority | medial |
object | medial |
overjoyed | medial |
pajamas | medial |
project | medial |
reject | medial |
rejoice | medial |
subject | medial |
unjust | medial |
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