Greek Letter Comparison Tool

Select two Greek letters below to compare their properties, pronunciation, and uses side-by-side. This tool helps you understand the differences between similar-looking letters or compare letters commonly confused.

Common Comparisons

Here are some frequently compared letter pairs:

• O vs Omicron vs Omega: Latin O, small O (ο), and big O (ω)
• P vs Rho: Latin P looks similar to Greek Ρ (rho)
• E vs Epsilon vs Eta: Different E sounds and shapes
• Y vs Upsilon: Latin Y derived from Greek Υ
• X vs Chi: Latin X vs Greek Χ (chi, pronounced "kee")
• N vs Nu: Nearly identical in uppercase
• I vs Iota: Identical in uppercase (I/Ι)
• Theta vs Phi: Both have circular components with lines

How to Use This Tool

1. Select a letter from the first dropdown menu
2. Select another letter from the second dropdown menu
3. Compare their symbols, pronunciation, uses, and more
4. Click on letter names to visit their dedicated pages for more information

This comparison tool is especially helpful for students learning the Greek alphabet, scientists using Greek symbols in their work, or anyone curious about the differences between similar letters.