What are some of the shortest words in the English language?

The shortest written words in the English language are "I" and "a." The shortest spoken words in English are any single-sound words, including "I" and "a," as well as words such as "eye," "ah," "eh" or "oh."

"I" and "a" are the only one-letter words in English. Numerous two-letter words exists, including "to," "it," "by" and "my."

The shortest two-syllable word in English is the borrowed Greek word "Io," which refers to a goddess as well as one of the moons of Jupiter. Another two-letter, two-syllable word that may be considered part of the English language is the Hawaiian word "aa," which refers to a specific type of lava.