Words that start with the letter E

Words that start with the letter E - English language, analysis

In English, there are 11030 words that start with the letter E

If you're fascinated by the magic of words and letters, exploring English words that start with the letter "E" can be a thrilling journey! The letter "E" is the most frequently used letter in the English alphabet, making it a cornerstone of the language.

From elementary to extraordinary, words starting with "E" encompass a vast range of meanings and uses. For instance, "elephant" evokes an image of a majestic, large mammal, while "elegant" describes grace and sophistication. One interesting fact is that "e" can both start words and be a silent character at the end, as in "cake."

Words like "eclipse" have intriguing etymologies; "eclipse" comes from the Greek "ekleipsis," meaning abandonment or downfall. Meanwhile, modern technology has introduced new "E" words, such as "email" and "e-commerce," integrating seamlessly into our daily lexicon.

Moreover, "E" words can denote emotions, like "ecstatic" or "enraged," showing their adaptability in expressing human feelings. For word game enthusiasts, playing around with "E" words can be an excellent strategy due to their commonality and variety in length and complexity.

So whether you're an etymologist, a writer, or a word game player, diving into words beginning with "E" in English offers endless possibilities and a deeper appreciation for the rich tapestry of the language.


Words starting with the letter E - occurrence statistics in English

Words starting with the letter E - occurrence

Below we present the statistics of the occurrence of words in the English language starting with the letter E

Words that start with the letter E
Number of letters The number of words [%]
2 12 0,1
3 58 0,5
4 158 1,4
5 288 2,6
6 673 6,1
7 1169 10,6
8 1638 14,9
9 1830 16,6
10 1677 15,2
11 1279 11,6
12 958 8,7
13 653 5,9
14 371 3,4
15 266 2,4

Words ending with the letter E - occurrence

Below we present the statistics of the occurrence of words in English ending with the letter E

Words ending with the letter E
Number of letters The number of words [%]
2 14 0,1
3 107 0,4
4 689 2,5
5 1477 5,4
6 2627 9,6
7 3501 12,8
8 4448 16,3
9 4844 17,7
10 3621 13,2
11 2594 9,5
12 1630 6,0
13 985 3,6
14 527 1,9
15 286 1,0

Occurrence frequency of the letter E

Frequency statistics, occurrence frequency of the letter E in English words.

Occurrences of the letter E in English words
Number of occurrences of the letter E The number of words [%]
0 81615 30,5
1 114602 42,8
2 55768 20,8
3 13772 5,1
4 1842 0,7
5 152 0,1

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