Words that start with the letter C

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

In English, there are 16588 words that start with the letter C

Looking to expand your American English vocabulary with words starting with the letter C? You're in the right place! American English often has distinct words and usage that differ from British English, making for an exciting linguistic journey.

Did you know that the term "cookie" in American English is equivalent to "biscuit" in British English? Interestingly, what Americans call "candy," the British refer to as "sweets." These differences highlight how the same language can evolve uniquely in different regions.

Let's explore more C-words that are uniquely American:

Cab: While both Americans and Brits understand this term, Americans are more likely to use "cab" instead of "taxi."

Closet: In American homes, this term is commonly used for storage spaces for clothes, whereas Brits usually say "wardrobe" or "cupboard."

Cellphone: In the U.S., a mobile phone is called a cellphone, contrasting with the British term "mobile."

Inspired yet? Dive into more fascinating C-words on our website, specifically curated to adapt to American English. Understanding these subtle differences not only broadens your vocabulary but also enhances your comprehension of regional nuances. Happy learning!

Words starting with the letter C - occurrence statistics in English

Words starting with the letter C - occurrence

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

Words that start with the letter C

Number of letters	The number of words	[%]
3	39	0,2
4	237	1,4
5	681	4,1
6	1335	8,0
7	2127	12,8
8	2764	16,7
9	2728	16,4
10	2187	13,2
11	1640	9,9
12	1207	7,3
13	804	4,8
14	518	3,1
15	321	1,9

Words ending with the letter C - occurrence

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

Words ending with the letter C

Number of letters	The number of words	[%]
3	19	0,5
4	28	0,7
5	99	2,5
6	229	5,8
7	395	10,0
8	620	15,7
9	666	16,9
10	524	13,3
11	480	12,2
12	388	9,9
13	268	6,8
14	138	3,5
15	83	2,1

Occurrence frequency of the letter C

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

Occurrences of the letter C in English words

Number of occurrences of the letter C	The number of words	[%]
0	123087	68,9
1	47566	26,6
2	7539	4,2
3	470	0,3
4	29	0,0

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