Mamma
Pronounced: m (as in "mother")(/m/)
Consonant — Row 6
About Mamma (ਮ)
Mamma is the thirtieth letter, producing the "m" sound as in "mother".
Fun Fact
Mamma gives us "maan" (mother) — the most important word in any language! In Punjabi, "maa boli" means "mother tongue" and refers to the Punjabi language itself.
How to Write ਮ
Begin at the shirorekha. Mamma has a distinctive shape that flows nicely. It's one of the first letters many kids learn.
Pronunciation
Mamma sounds like "m (as in "mother")". Practice with Lipi's native audio pronunciation guide.
Punjabi Words with Mamma (ਮ)
Learn these common Punjabi words that use the letter Mamma:
mother
maan
fish
machhhi
sweet
mittha
Learn Mamma (ਮ) with Lipi
Lipi's interactive approach makes learning Gurmukhi fun for kids:
See & Learn
Large, clear display of ਮ with name and sound
Trace & Write
Interactive stroke-by-stroke tracing with guided patterns
Practice & Quiz
Fun quizzes and activities to reinforce learning
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce the Gurmukhi letter ਮ (Mamma)?
The Gurmukhi letter ਮ (Mamma) is pronounced as "m (as in "mother")". Its IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) representation is /m/.
How do you write Mamma in Gurmukhi?
Begin at the shirorekha. Mamma has a distinctive shape that flows nicely. It's one of the first letters many kids learn. Practice writing ਮ (Mamma) using Lipi's interactive tracing feature for guided stroke-by-stroke instruction.
What words start with Mamma (ਮ) in Punjabi?
Common Punjabi words using Mamma: ਮਾਂ (mother), ਮੱਛੀ (fish), ਮਿੱਠਾ (sweet). Learn more words with Lipi's vocabulary lessons!