TE is the 14th most common letter pair in English, at 1.2% of all letter pairs. On QWERTY you type T with your left index finger and E with your left middle finger (same hand, different fingers).
| Fact | TE |
|---|---|
| Rank among English letter pairs | 14th |
| Share of all letter pairs | 1.2% |
| First letter | T, left index finger |
| Second letter | E, left middle finger |
| Pattern | Same hand, different fingers |
How to type TE faster
T (left index) and E (left middle) are on the same hand. Fast typists roll through pairs like this, pressing the second key before the first is fully released. Aim for one fluid motion rather than two separate taps.
Words with TE
ten, tell, test, teach, team, tea, temple, tent, letter, later, water, after, better, center, interest, internet, note, write, quite, minute.
Frequencies are from Peter Norvig's count of 2.8 trillion letter pairs in the Google Books data.
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Frequently asked questions
How common is TE in English?
TE makes up 1.2% of all letter pairs, ranking 14th (Norvig, Google Books data).
Which fingers type TE?
T uses the left index finger and E uses the left middle finger on a QWERTY keyboard.