Words that start with the letter S

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

In English, there are 30575 words that start with the letter S

Looking to expand your English vocabulary with words that start with the letter 'S'? You're in the right place! The letter 'S' is one of the most commonly used letters in the English language and opens up a world of possibilities for word creation. From simple everyday terms to complex scientific words, 'S' stands out as a versatile letter.

Did you know that 'S' is the 19th letter of the alphabet? It has an intriguing history, tracing back to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and later adapted by the Romans. Fast forward to today, 'S' is essential in various contexts, from beginning plurals to forming contractions with 'is' and 'has'.

Consider these interesting examples:

  • Sun: The brightest star in our solar system.
  • Serendipity: The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
  • Symphony: An elaborate musical composition for full orchestra.

Whether you’re a seasoned wordsmith or just starting, exploring 'S' words can enhance your linguistic prowess. Remember, practice makes perfect. Use word searches, puzzles, and daily practice to incorporate new 'S' words into your vocabulary. Happy word hunting!


Words starting with the letter S - occurrence statistics in English

Words starting with the letter S - occurrence

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

Words that start with the letter S
Number of letters The number of words [%]
2 4 0,0
3 87 0,3
4 482 1,6
5 1521 5,0
6 2664 8,7
7 3843 12,6
8 5102 16,7
9 4904 16,0
10 4048 13,2
11 2947 9,6
12 2126 7,0
13 1402 4,6
14 928 3,0
15 517 1,7

Words ending with the letter S - occurrence

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

Words ending with the letter S
Number of letters The number of words [%]
2 5 0,0
3 105 0,1
4 1080 1,1
5 3805 3,7
6 6360 6,2
7 11036 10,8
8 14043 13,7
9 15614 15,2
10 14924 14,6
11 11838 11,5
12 9103 8,9
13 6563 6,4
14 4827 4,7
15 3248 3,2

Occurrence frequency of the letter S

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

Occurrences of the letter S in English words
Number of occurrences of the letter S The number of words [%]
0 102974 38,5
1 110522 41,3
2 41747 15,6
3 9880 3,7
4 2188 0,8
5 381 0,1
6 54 0,0
7 5 0,0

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