The letter J was the last added to the English alphabet
The letter 'J' was the final addition to the English alphabet, evolving from 'I' centuries after other letters were established, showcasing language's dynamic nature.
Believe it or not, the letter 'J' is a relative newcomer to our alphabet! For centuries, 'I' did double duty, representing both a vowel and the 'y' or 'j' sound. Scribes eventually started adding a tail to 'I' to distinguish the consonant sound, leading to the 'J' we know today.
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