The letter "å" is a vowel used in several languages, including Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish. It represents a sound similar to the English "aw" in "saw." In the alphabet, "å" typically follows "z" and is considered a separate letter, distinct from "a." In Swedish, "å" can change the meaning of words. For example, "å" means "stream," while "a" means "to." The letter is also used in various names and places, contributing to the unique phonetic characteristics of the languages that use it.