Dhaddha
Pronounced: ḍh (aspirated retroflex d)(/ɖʱ/)
Consonant — Row 4
About Dhaddha (ਢ)
Dhaddha is the nineteenth letter, the aspirated retroflex "ḍh" — a breathy version of Dadda.
Fun Fact
Dhaddha gives us "dhol" — the iconic Punjabi drum! The dhol is the heartbeat of Bhangra dance and Punjabi celebrations. No wedding is complete without the sound of the dhol!
How to Write ਢ
Similar to Dadda with the aspiration element. Practice the breathy quality alongside the retroflex tongue position.
Pronunciation
Dhaddha sounds like "ḍh (aspirated retroflex d)". Practice with Lipi's native audio pronunciation guide.
Punjabi Words with Dhaddha (ਢ)
Learn these common Punjabi words that use the letter Dhaddha:
drum
dhol
lid/cover
dhakkan
roadside restaurant
dhaba
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce the Gurmukhi letter ਢ (Dhaddha)?
The Gurmukhi letter ਢ (Dhaddha) is pronounced as "ḍh (aspirated retroflex d)". Its IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) representation is /ɖʱ/.
How do you write Dhaddha in Gurmukhi?
Similar to Dadda with the aspiration element. Practice the breathy quality alongside the retroflex tongue position. Practice writing ਢ (Dhaddha) using Lipi's interactive tracing feature for guided stroke-by-stroke instruction.
What words start with Dhaddha (ਢ) in Punjabi?
Common Punjabi words using Dhaddha: ਢੋਲ (drum), ਢੱਕਣ (lid/cover), ਢਾਬਾ (roadside restaurant). Learn more words with Lipi's vocabulary lessons!
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