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  Swahili Alphabet and Pronunciation Guide for Beginners. Introduction to the Swahili Alphabet (Herufi za Kiswahili). The Swahili language ( Kiswahili ) uses the Latin alphabet , the same alphabet used in English. The Swahili alphabet has 24 main letters . Swahili pronunciation is generally simple because most letters have consistent sounds. Unlike English, where one letter can have different sounds (for example, "a" in cat and cake ), Swahili letters usually have one fixed pronunciation . Learning the Swahili alphabet is the first step toward reading, speaking, and understanding Kiswahili correctly. Swahili Alphabet (Herufi za Kiswahili) Letter      Swahili Pronunciation      Example Word   Meaning A a "ah" Asante      Thank you B b "beh" Baba      Father ...