Iri
Pronounced: ee (as in "feet")(/ɪ/)
Vowel Bearer — Row 1
About Iri (ੲ)
Iri is the third letter of the Gurmukhi alphabet and the last of the three vowel bearers. It carries "ee" vowel sounds.
Fun Fact
Iri is the vowel bearer for "ee" sounds. In Gurmukhi, vowels at the start of words need a bearer letter, which makes the script unique!
How to Write ੲ
Start from the shirorekha. Draw a curved stroke going down and to the left, finishing with a small upward flick.
Pronunciation
Iri sounds like "ee (as in "feet")". Practice with Lipi's native audio pronunciation guide.
Punjabi Words with Iri (ੲ)
Learn these common Punjabi words that use the letter Iri:
brick
itt
tamarind
imli
sugarcane
eekh
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce the Gurmukhi letter ੲ (Iri)?
The Gurmukhi letter ੲ (Iri) is pronounced as "ee (as in "feet")". Its IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) representation is /ɪ/.
How do you write Iri in Gurmukhi?
Start from the shirorekha. Draw a curved stroke going down and to the left, finishing with a small upward flick. Practice writing ੲ (Iri) using Lipi's interactive tracing feature for guided stroke-by-stroke instruction.
What words start with Iri (ੲ) in Punjabi?
Common Punjabi words using Iri: ਇੱਟ (brick), ਇਮਲੀ (tamarind), ਈਖ (sugarcane). Learn more words with Lipi's vocabulary lessons!
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