Ghagha
Pronounced: gh (aspirated g)(/ɡʱ/)
Consonant — Row 2
About Ghagha (ਘ)
Ghagha is the ninth letter, producing an aspirated "gh" sound — a breathy version of "g".
Fun Fact
Ghagha gives us the word "ghar" (home) — one of the first words many Punjabi kids learn! It's used in the famous Punjabi saying "ghar di murgi daal barabar" (we undervalue what we have).
How to Write ਘ
Begin at the shirorekha. The form is similar to Gagga but includes an additional element. Practice the main curve first.
Pronunciation
Ghagha sounds like "gh (aspirated g)". Practice with Lipi's native audio pronunciation guide.
Punjabi Words with Ghagha (ਘ)
Learn these common Punjabi words that use the letter Ghagha:
house/home
ghar
horse
ghora
watch/clock
ghari
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce the Gurmukhi letter ਘ (Ghagha)?
The Gurmukhi letter ਘ (Ghagha) is pronounced as "gh (aspirated g)". Its IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) representation is /ɡʱ/.
How do you write Ghagha in Gurmukhi?
Begin at the shirorekha. The form is similar to Gagga but includes an additional element. Practice the main curve first. Practice writing ਘ (Ghagha) using Lipi's interactive tracing feature for guided stroke-by-stroke instruction.
What words start with Ghagha (ਘ) in Punjabi?
Common Punjabi words using Ghagha: ਘਰ (house/home), ਘੋੜਾ (horse), ਘੜੀ (watch/clock). Learn more words with Lipi's vocabulary lessons!
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