Aira
Pronounced: a (as in "about")(/ə/)
Vowel Bearer — Row 1
About Aira (ਅ)
Aira is the second letter of the Gurmukhi alphabet. Like Ura and Iri, it is a vowel bearer used to carry different vowel sounds.
Fun Fact
Aira, along with Ura and Iri, forms the trio of vowel bearers in Gurmukhi. These three letters are special because they don't have their own consonant sound!
How to Write ਅ
Begin at the shirorekha (headline). Draw a vertical line down, then add a small foot curve at the bottom going right.
Pronunciation
Aira sounds like "a (as in "about")". Practice with Lipi's native audio pronunciation guide.
Punjabi Words with Aira (ਅ)
Learn these common Punjabi words that use the letter Aira:
mango
amb
eye
akkh
pomegranate
anaar
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce the Gurmukhi letter ਅ (Aira)?
The Gurmukhi letter ਅ (Aira) is pronounced as "a (as in "about")". Its IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) representation is /ə/.
How do you write Aira in Gurmukhi?
Begin at the shirorekha (headline). Draw a vertical line down, then add a small foot curve at the bottom going right. Practice writing ਅ (Aira) using Lipi's interactive tracing feature for guided stroke-by-stroke instruction.
What words start with Aira (ਅ) in Punjabi?
Common Punjabi words using Aira: ਅੰਬ (mango), ਅੱਖ (eye), ਅਨਾਰ (pomegranate). Learn more words with Lipi's vocabulary lessons!
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