The German alphabet consists of 26 letters, similar to the English alphabet, plus additional characters. Here’s a breakdown:

 The German alphabet consists of 26 letters, similar to the English alphabet, plus additional characters. Here’s a breakdown:

### Basic Letters:

1. A

2. B

3. C

4. D

5. E

6. F

7. G

8. H

9. I

10. J

11. K

12. L

13. M

14. N

15. O

16. P

17. Q

18. R

19. S

20. T

21. U

22. V

23. W

24. X

25. Y

26. Z

### Additional Characters:

- **Ä (a-umlaut)**: Pronounced like the "a" in “cat.”

- **Ö (o-umlaut)**: Similar to the "i" in “bird” (depending on the dialect).

- **Ü (u-umlaut)**: Similar to the "u" in "fur."

- **ß (Eszett or sharp S)**: Represents a double "s" sound, used in certain contexts (like "straße").

### Pronunciation Tips:

- The vowels A, E, I, O, and U can have various sounds based on their placement and diacritics (like Umlauts).

- Consonants are generally pronounced similarly to English, but there are exceptions (e.g., "W" is pronounced like an English "V," and "V" is pronounced like "F").

If you need more specific information about pronunciations or examples of usage, let me know!