Dadda
Pronounced: ḍ (retroflex d)(/ɖ/)
Consonant — Row 4
About Dadda (ਡ)
Dadda is the eighteenth letter, producing a retroflex "ḍ" sound with the tongue curled backward.
Fun Fact
Dadda gives us "daddoo" (frog) — a fun word that kids love because it sounds playful! During Punjab's monsoon, you can hear frogs everywhere.
How to Write ਡ
Begin at the shirorekha. The shape features a curve. Remember to use the retroflex tongue position when pronouncing.
Pronunciation
Dadda sounds like "ḍ (retroflex d)". Practice with Lipi's native audio pronunciation guide.
Punjabi Words with Dadda (ਡ)
Learn these common Punjabi words that use the letter Dadda:
frog
daddoo
box/container
dabba
stick
danda
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce the Gurmukhi letter ਡ (Dadda)?
The Gurmukhi letter ਡ (Dadda) is pronounced as "ḍ (retroflex d)". Its IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) representation is /ɖ/.
How do you write Dadda in Gurmukhi?
Begin at the shirorekha. The shape features a curve. Remember to use the retroflex tongue position when pronouncing. Practice writing ਡ (Dadda) using Lipi's interactive tracing feature for guided stroke-by-stroke instruction.
What words start with Dadda (ਡ) in Punjabi?
Common Punjabi words using Dadda: ਡੱਡੂ (frog), ਡੱਬਾ (box/container), ਡੰਡਾ (stick). Learn more words with Lipi's vocabulary lessons!
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