What was the last letter added to the alphabet?
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J
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The letter “J” holds the distinction of being the very last letter added to the English alphabet. Originally, the letter “J” was not distinguished from the letter “I” in the Latin alphabet. Both were used interchangeably to represent the same sound. It wasn’t until the 16th century that “J” began to be used as its own distinct letter, thanks to the work of Renaissance scholars who refined its use to represent the consonantal sound we know today, as in “joy” or “jump.” This development made “J” the final addition to the 26-letter English alphabet.
Correct Answer: J