Words that start with the letter P

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

In English, there are 15066 words that start with the letter P

Discovering American English words that start with the letter "P" offers an interesting linguistic adventure. While "P" words like "pants," "pavement," and "parking lot" are standard in American English, their British counterparts can differ, adding a layer of intrigue. For instance, the British say "trousers" instead of "pants," "pavement" in American English translates to "sidewalk" in British English, and "parking lot" becomes "car park."

Understanding these variations can be crucial, especially when engaging with content or people across the Atlantic. American English often simplifies spelling and adapts vocabulary distinctively. Some popular "P" words unique to American English include "popsicle" (known as "ice lolly" in the UK) and "pacifier" (called "dummy" by the Brits).

For word enthusiasts and learners alike, our platform allows you to effortlessly search for words that start with "P" and broaden your linguistic horizons. By mastering these differences, you can better navigate the nuances in conversations, writing, and reading materials from different English-speaking regions. Dive into the rich world of American English and discover how "P" makes its distinct mark!

Words starting with the letter P - occurrence statistics in English

Words starting with the letter P - occurrence

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

Words that start with the letter P

Number of letters	The number of words	[%]
2	3	0,0
3	64	0,4
4	267	1,8
5	581	3,9
6	1085	7,2
7	1844	12,2
8	2306	15,3
9	2435	16,2
10	2024	13,4
11	1582	10,5
12	1134	7,5
13	813	5,4
14	575	3,8
15	353	2,3

Words ending with the letter P - occurrence

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

Words ending with the letter P

Number of letters	The number of words	[%]
2	2	0,2
3	61	5,9
4	130	12,7
5	123	12,0
6	134	13,1
7	159	15,5
8	142	13,8
9	97	9,5
10	50	4,9
11	42	4,1
12	28	2,7
13	38	3,7
14	14	1,4
15	6	0,6

Occurrence frequency of the letter P

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

Occurrences of the letter P in English words

Number of occurrences of the letter P	The number of words	[%]
0	137495	76,9
1	36060	20,2
2	4874	2,7
3	256	0,1
4	6	0,0

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