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Gurmukhi Letter #12 of 35

Chhachha

Pronounced: chh (aspirated ch)(/tʃʰ/)

Consonant — Row 3

About Chhachha (ਛ)

Chhachha is the twelfth letter, the aspirated version of Chacha, producing a breathy "chh" sound.

Fun Fact

Chhachha gives us "chhatri" (umbrella) — very useful during Punjab's monsoon season! The "chh" sound requires a burst of air after the "ch".

How to Write ਛ

Similar to Chacha but with the aspirated marker. Pay attention to the small additional stroke that differentiates it.

Pronunciation

Chhachha sounds like "chh (aspirated ch)". Practice with Lipi's native audio pronunciation guide.

Punjabi Words with Chhachha (ਛ)

Learn these common Punjabi words that use the letter Chhachha:

ਛੱਤ

roof

chhatt

ਛਤਰੀ

umbrella

chhatri

ਛੱਲਾ

ring

chhalla

Learn Chhachha (ਛ) with Lipi

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce the Gurmukhi letter ਛ (Chhachha)?

The Gurmukhi letter ਛ (Chhachha) is pronounced as "chh (aspirated ch)". Its IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) representation is /tʃʰ/.

How do you write Chhachha in Gurmukhi?

Similar to Chacha but with the aspirated marker. Pay attention to the small additional stroke that differentiates it. Practice writing ਛ (Chhachha) using Lipi's interactive tracing feature for guided stroke-by-stroke instruction.

What words start with Chhachha (ਛ) in Punjabi?

Common Punjabi words using Chhachha: ਛੱਤ (roof), ਛਤਰੀ (umbrella), ਛੱਲਾ (ring). Learn more words with Lipi's vocabulary lessons!

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