Jhajha
Pronounced: jh (aspirated j)(/dʒʱ/)
Consonant — Row 3
About Jhajha (ਝ)
Jhajha is the fourteenth letter, the aspirated version of Jajja, producing a breathy "jh" sound.
Fun Fact
Jhajha gives us "jhoola" (swing) — every Punjabi kid loves swinging on a jhoola, especially during festivals like Teej and Baisakhi!
How to Write ਝ
Similar shape to Jajja with the aspiration mark. Practice both letters together to see the difference.
Pronunciation
Jhajha sounds like "jh (aspirated j)". Practice with Lipi's native audio pronunciation guide.
Punjabi Words with Jhajha (ਝ)
Learn these common Punjabi words that use the letter Jhajha:
flag
jhanda
lake
jheel
swing
jhoola
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce the Gurmukhi letter ਝ (Jhajha)?
The Gurmukhi letter ਝ (Jhajha) is pronounced as "jh (aspirated j)". Its IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) representation is /dʒʱ/.
How do you write Jhajha in Gurmukhi?
Similar shape to Jajja with the aspiration mark. Practice both letters together to see the difference. Practice writing ਝ (Jhajha) using Lipi's interactive tracing feature for guided stroke-by-stroke instruction.
What words start with Jhajha (ਝ) in Punjabi?
Common Punjabi words using Jhajha: ਝੰਡਾ (flag), ਝੀਲ (lake), ਝੂਲਾ (swing). Learn more words with Lipi's vocabulary lessons!
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