X is for Extra Special X

Explore 2 X words in English, Urdu, Spanish, and French.

Words for X

Tap or press a pronunciation hint to hear the word. The written hint is an informal reading guide.

A colorful xylophone.

Xylophone

English Xylophone
Urdu زائلوفون
Spanish Xilófono
French Xylophone

Fun fact: A xylophone makes musical notes when tapped.

A simple X-ray image.

X-ray

English X-ray
Urdu ایکس رے
Spanish Radiografía
French Radiographie

Fun fact: An X-ray can help doctors see bones.

Let's Play

  • Play an imaginary xylophone from low notes to high notes.
  • Cross two fingers or arms to make an X.
  • Point to the bones you can see in the X-ray.
  • Clap twice for the two beats in “X-ray.”
  • Trace uppercase X and lowercase x in the air.

Parent Corner

  • Recognize uppercase X and lowercase x.
  • Say each word slowly and warmly.
  • Let the child point, repeat, or simply listen.

Memory Box

Date: ______________________

Favorite picture: ______________________

New word the child tried: ______________________

A note to remember: ______________________