Kakka
Pronounced: k (as in "kite")(/k/)
Consonant — Row 2
About Kakka (ਕ)
Kakka is the sixth letter of the Gurmukhi alphabet and the first consonant in the second row. It produces a hard "k" sound.
Fun Fact
Kakka starts the second row of Gurmukhi, known as the "ka-varga" (k-group). This row contains five letters that all share a similar "k" base sound with variations!
How to Write ਕ
Start from the shirorekha. Draw a short vertical line down, then add a curved belly going right. The shape resembles a backwards "C" attached to the headline.
Pronunciation
Kakka sounds like "k (as in "kite")". Practice with Lipi's native audio pronunciation guide.
Punjabi Words with Kakka (ਕ)
Learn these common Punjabi words that use the letter Kakka:
lotus
kamal
book
kitaab
dog
kutta
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce the Gurmukhi letter ਕ (Kakka)?
The Gurmukhi letter ਕ (Kakka) is pronounced as "k (as in "kite")". Its IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) representation is /k/.
How do you write Kakka in Gurmukhi?
Start from the shirorekha. Draw a short vertical line down, then add a curved belly going right. The shape resembles a backwards "C" attached to the headline. Practice writing ਕ (Kakka) using Lipi's interactive tracing feature for guided stroke-by-stroke instruction.
What words start with Kakka (ਕ) in Punjabi?
Common Punjabi words using Kakka: ਕਮਲ (lotus), ਕਿਤਾਬ (book), ਕੁੱਤਾ (dog). Learn more words with Lipi's vocabulary lessons!
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