En (Cyrillic)
En (Н, н) is a letter of the Cyrillic alphabet. It represents the consonant /n/, similar to the Latin letter N.
History and Origins
The Cyrillic letter En derives from the Greek letter Nu (Ν, ν).
Usage
En is a very common letter in Slavic languages that use the Cyrillic alphabet, including Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Serbian, and Macedonian. It is also used in various non-Slavic languages that employ Cyrillic.
Pronunciation
Typically, En represents the sound /n/, the alveolar nasal consonant, as in the English word "no". The exact pronunciation can vary slightly depending on the language and surrounding letters.
Forms
The letter En has two forms:
- Uppercase: Н
- Lowercase: н
The uppercase and lowercase forms are visually identical to the uppercase and lowercase forms of the Latin letter H, though their pronunciation and phonetic values are entirely different. This can sometimes lead to confusion for those unfamiliar with the Cyrillic script.
Related Letters and Characters
- Latin letter N (N, n): Represents the same sound, /n/, but originates from a different alphabet.
- Greek letter Nu (Ν, ν): The ancestor of the Cyrillic En.