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The 42 Jolly Phonics Letter Sounds

Click any flashcard to hear the sound  ·  Free from Jolly Kingdom, Hong Kong

Jolly Phonics teaches children to read and spell using 42 letter sounds — not just the 26 letter names. Each sound is paired with a specific action, a short story, and a song, so kids learn with their ears, eyes, and body all at once. For young learners between ages 3 and 8 — especially bilingual children in Hong Kong — this multi-sensory method makes English phonics feel like play rather than study.

Use this free interactive guide with your child at home: click any flashcard below to hear the correct pronunciation. The 42 sounds are grouped in the official Jolly Phonics teaching order — start with s, a, t, i, p, n and children can begin blending simple words within a few weeks.

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Learn the 42 Jolly Phonics sounds properly with a teacher

Playing the sounds is a good start — but children learn to read and spell when the sounds are taught in the correct sequence, with the actions, songs, and blending practice that come with them. Our teachers at Jolly Kingdom have been guiding Hong Kong children through the complete Jolly Phonics programme for over 20 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Jolly Phonics sounds are there?
Jolly Phonics teaches 42 letter sounds — the 26 letters of the alphabet plus 16 digraphs (sh, ch, th, ai, ee, etc.). Children learn them in a specific order starting with s, a, t, i, p, n.
Can my child learn Jolly Phonics at home for free?
Yes. This free interactive guide plays every one of the 42 sounds — just click any flashcard. Combined with the official Jolly Phonics songs and actions, parents can introduce all 42 sounds at home over 7–12 weeks.
What age should children start Jolly Phonics?
The ideal starting age is 3 to 5, with Jolly Phonics most commonly introduced at K1 or K2 level. Children aged 6–8 also benefit, especially those catching up on English reading or struggling with dictation.
Do I need to buy anything to use this guide?
No. The 42 flashcards and audio clips on this page are completely free. If your child wants structured lessons with a teacher who corrects pronunciation and tracks progress, Jolly Kingdom offers a free trial class in Hong Kong.
What is the correct order to teach the 42 sounds?
Jolly Phonics introduces sounds in 7 groups of 6 — starting s, a, t, i, p, n (so children can blend simple words immediately), then c/k, e, h, r, m, d, and so on. The order on this page follows the official Jolly Phonics teaching sequence.
Is Jolly Phonics the same as synthetic phonics?
Jolly Phonics is a synthetic phonics programme — children learn individual sounds, then blend them to read whole words. It differs from analytical phonics (which starts with whole words) and from look-and-say (memorising word shapes).