what is the german alphabet
DÃ¶ts and a sharp s. The modern German alphabet's based on the Latin alphabet, consisting of 26 base letters. A little German Extrawurst, special treatment, has been added in the form of four more letters called die Umlaute Ã¤, Ã¶, Ã¼ and the Ã, sharp s, which is pronounced as double s, eg. in beiÃen, to bite, or. der GruÃ, greeting.