Sigma Nu Fraternity

For easier memorization, I have structured the alphabet into a poem-like pattern and only include the capital letters. Memorize the first line, and then build on the memorized first line by stating the first line and memorizing the second line. Continue building your memorization by memorizing one new line at a time until all is memorized. It also helps to write out the characters as you learn each line. You will notice the alphabet is like a poem, with a certain cadence and some rhymes. Writing the letters in the same pattern on a business card and carrying it around can also help.

Note the following pronunciations (the dictionary has more than one pronunciation for some letters. I list here the pronunciation used in my experience):

Epsilon: 'Ep' as in 'epic', 'si' as in 'sister', 'lon' as in 'lawn'
Zeta, Eta, Theta: all have the same 'eta' pronunciation, which is pronounced like 'ate uh'.
Xi: 'X' has 'z' sound. Say like 'zie', rhymes with pie.
Rho: say like 'row' as in 'row row row your boat'.
Chi: 'Ch' has the 'K' sound. Say like 'kie', rhymes with pie.
Psi: silent 'P', so pronounce like 'sigh'.
Upsilon: I say 'up'silon, some say 'yoop'silon. 'silon' part is the same as in Epsilon, above.
Phi: 'Ph' has the 'F' sound. Say like 'fie', rhymes with pie.
I think the other letters are self explanatory. If not, check a dictionary.

If the table pattern here is messed up by the web page formatting, then obtain the Greek capital letters from http://wikipedia.com and arranged the letters so you have the following pattern:

The first 5 letters on the first line
The next 3 letters on the second line
The next 5 letters on the third line
The next 3 letters on the fourth line
The next 5 letters on the fifth line
The final 3 letters on the sixth line

Α

Β

Γ

Δ

Ε

Alpha

Beta

Gamma

Delta

Epsilon

Ζ

Η

Θ

Zeta

Eta

Theta

Ι

Κ

Λ

Μ

Ν

Iota

Kappa

Lambda

Mu

Nu

Ξ

Ο

Π

Xi

Omicron

Pi

Ρ

Σ

Τ

Υ

Φ

Rho

Sigma

Tau

Upsilon

Phi

Χ

Ψ

Ω

Chi

Psi

Omega

Best regards,
Ryan Renner
Gamma Kappa 1490