The
Turkish alphabet is an alphabet derived from the
Latin alphabet used for writing the
Turkish language, consisting of 29 letters, seven of which (
Ç,
G,
I, I,
Ö,
S, and
Ü) have been modified from their Latin originals for the phonetic requirements of the language. This alphabet represents modern Turkish pronunciation with a high degree of accuracy and specificity. It is the current official alphabet and the latest in a series of distinct alphabets used in different eras.