Nganga
Pronounced: ng (as in "sing")(/ŋ/)
Consonant — Row 2
About Nganga (ਙ)
Nganga is the tenth letter, producing the nasal "ng" sound heard at the end of English words like "sing".
Fun Fact
Nganga is rarely used on its own but appears often in combination with other letters. The "ng" sound it represents is common in Punjabi words like "rang" (color) and "sang" (together)!
How to Write ਙ
This letter has a distinctive shape. Start from the headline and draw carefully, as its form is less common in everyday writing.
Pronunciation
Nganga sounds like "ng (as in "sing")". Practice with Lipi's native audio pronunciation guide.
Punjabi Words with Nganga (ਙ)
Learn these common Punjabi words that use the letter Nganga:
color
rang
together/with
sang
good
changa
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce the Gurmukhi letter ਙ (Nganga)?
The Gurmukhi letter ਙ (Nganga) is pronounced as "ng (as in "sing")". Its IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) representation is /ŋ/.
How do you write Nganga in Gurmukhi?
This letter has a distinctive shape. Start from the headline and draw carefully, as its form is less common in everyday writing. Practice writing ਙ (Nganga) using Lipi's interactive tracing feature for guided stroke-by-stroke instruction.
What words start with Nganga (ਙ) in Punjabi?
Common Punjabi words using Nganga: ਰੰਗ (color), ਸੰਗ (together/with), ਚੰਗਾ (good). Learn more words with Lipi's vocabulary lessons!
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