Dhadha
Pronounced: dh (aspirated dental d)(/d̪ʱ/)
Consonant — Row 5
About Dhadha (ਧ)
Dhadha is the twenty-fourth letter, the aspirated dental "dh" — a breathy version of the dental Dadda.
Fun Fact
Dhadha gives us "dharti" (earth/land). Punjab is called the "land of five rivers" and Punjabis have a deep connection to their "dharti" (homeland)!
How to Write ਧ
Similar to dental Dadda with aspiration. Combine the dental tongue position with a puff of air.
Pronunciation
Dhadha sounds like "dh (aspirated dental d)". Practice with Lipi's native audio pronunciation guide.
Punjabi Words with Dhadha (ਧ)
Learn these common Punjabi words that use the letter Dhadha:
earth
dharti
sunshine
dhupp
thread
dhaaga
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce the Gurmukhi letter ਧ (Dhadha)?
The Gurmukhi letter ਧ (Dhadha) is pronounced as "dh (aspirated dental d)". Its IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) representation is /d̪ʱ/.
How do you write Dhadha in Gurmukhi?
Similar to dental Dadda with aspiration. Combine the dental tongue position with a puff of air. Practice writing ਧ (Dhadha) using Lipi's interactive tracing feature for guided stroke-by-stroke instruction.
What words start with Dhadha (ਧ) in Punjabi?
Common Punjabi words using Dhadha: ਧਰਤੀ (earth), ਧੁੱਪ (sunshine), ਧਾਗਾ (thread). Learn more words with Lipi's vocabulary lessons!
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