Nhanha
Pronounced: ṇ (retroflex n)(/ɳ/)
Consonant — Row 4
About Nhanha (ਣ)
Nhanha is the twentieth letter, producing a retroflex nasal "ṇ" sound. The tongue curls back while making an "n" sound.
Fun Fact
Nhanha completes the retroflex row. The systematic organization of Gurmukhi — grouping sounds by tongue position — was a brilliant innovation by Guru Angad Dev Ji!
How to Write ਣ
This letter has a unique shape. While it's less commonly seen alone, it's important in Gurmukhi phonology.
Pronunciation
Nhanha sounds like "ṇ (retroflex n)". Practice with Lipi's native audio pronunciation guide.
Punjabi Words with Nhanha (ਣ)
Learn these common Punjabi words that use the letter Nhanha:
one-eyed
kaan
to listen (dialectal)
soon
pride/respect
maan
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce the Gurmukhi letter ਣ (Nhanha)?
The Gurmukhi letter ਣ (Nhanha) is pronounced as "ṇ (retroflex n)". Its IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) representation is /ɳ/.
How do you write Nhanha in Gurmukhi?
This letter has a unique shape. While it's less commonly seen alone, it's important in Gurmukhi phonology. Practice writing ਣ (Nhanha) using Lipi's interactive tracing feature for guided stroke-by-stroke instruction.
What words start with Nhanha (ਣ) in Punjabi?
Common Punjabi words using Nhanha: ਕਾਣ (one-eyed), ਸੂਣ (to listen (dialectal)), ਮਾਣ (pride/respect). Learn more words with Lipi's vocabulary lessons!
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