Words that start with the letter K

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

In English, there are 3131 words that start with the letter K

Looking for words that start with the letter "K" in English? You've landed at the right place! The letter "K" might not be the most common starting letter, but it certainly holds some fascinating gems. Think about words like "kangaroo," "kindness," and "knowledge." These words showcase the diversity and richness of the English language. Did you know that "kaleidoscope," a device for seeing changing beautiful forms, is derived from Greek words meaning "beautiful form to see"? Intriguing, right?

Moreover, "K" words often bring a unique twist. For instance, "knight" starts with a silent "K", illustrating one of English's many quirks. The word "kayak," on the other hand, is borrowed from the Inuit language, highlighting how English adopts and integrates terms from different cultures.

If you're into Scrabble or word games, knowing words that start with "K" can be a huge advantage. Words like "kerfuffle," meaning a commotion, can earn you high points and certainly impress your friends. So, dive into the fascinating world of "K" words and enhance your vocabulary!

Words starting with the letter K - occurrence statistics in English

Words starting with the letter K - occurrence

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

Words that start with the letter K

Number of letters	The number of words	[%]
2	4	0,1
3	39	1,2
4	201	6,4
5	353	11,3
6	496	15,8
7	555	17,7
8	499	15,9
9	383	12,2
10	258	8,2
11	162	5,2
12	94	3,0
13	46	1,5
14	24	0,8
15	17	0,5

Words ending with the letter K - occurrence

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

Words ending with the letter K

Number of letters	The number of words	[%]
3	33	1,5
4	273	12,4
5	244	11,1
6	183	8,3
7	402	18,3
8	475	21,6
9	357	16,2
10	157	7,1
11	58	2,6
12	13	0,6
13	7	0,3

Occurrence frequency of the letter K

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

Occurrences of the letter K in English words

Number of occurrences of the letter K	The number of words	[%]
0	246885	92,2
1	19693	7,4
2	1139	0,4
3	32	0,0
4	2	0,0

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