Words that start with the letter S

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

In English, there are 19732 words that start with the letter S

Our website is the ultimate resource for those who specialize in American English and enjoy exploring words, specifically those beginning with the letter "S." Did you know that while both American and British English share many similarities, there are distinct differences, especially with words starting with "S"? For instance, "soccer" in American English refers to the sport known as "football" in British English. Another fascinating example is "sidewalk" in the US, which translates to "pavement" in the UK.

One notable distinction lies in spelling variations. Words like "specialize" and "analyze" are spelled with a "z" in American English but appear as "specialise" and "analyse" in British English. Moreover, American English often simplifies spelling. For example, "sulfur" in the US is "sulphur" in the UK.

Exploring words starting with "S" can be particularly interesting due to these differences. Our site makes it easy for you to search and discover a plethora of words that reflect unique aspects of American English. Whether it’s common words like "student" and "school" or more complex terms like "symmetry" and "sophisticated," you'll find detailed insights and usages that enrich your vocabulary.

Dive into the fascinating world of American English words beginning with "S" and uncover the subtle yet intriguing differences compared to their British counterparts. Join us in celebrating the richness of the English language!


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 3 0,0
3 64 0,3
4 362 1,8
5 1084 5,5
6 1848 9,4
7 2742 13,9
8 3641 18,5
9 3336 16,9
10 2455 12,4
11 1621 8,2
12 1146 5,8
13 711 3,6
14 465 2,4
15 254 1,3

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 81 0,1
4 846 1,3
5 2785 4,2
6 4447 6,7
7 7800 11,7
8 10158 15,2
9 11165 16,7
10 9921 14,9
11 6630 9,9
12 4950 7,4
13 3580 5,4
14 2632 3,9
15 1736 2,6

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 72277 40,4
1 72657 40,7
2 25824 14,5
3 6170 3,5
4 1459 0,8
5 263 0,1
6 37 0,0
7 4 0,0

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