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Gurmukhi Letter #32 of 35

Rara

Pronounced: r (as in "run")(/ɾ/)

Consonant — Row 7

About Rara (ਰ)

Rara is the thirty-second letter, producing a soft "r" sound, like a quick tap of the tongue.

Fun Fact

Rara gives us "roti" (bread) — the staple food of Punjab! Freshly made roti with butter (makhan) is a classic Punjabi combination that kids love.

How to Write ਰ

Begin at the headline. Rara has a simple, curved shape. The Punjabi "r" is a quick tongue tap, not the heavy English "r".

Pronunciation

Rara sounds like "r (as in "run")". Practice with Lipi's native audio pronunciation guide.

Punjabi Words with Rara (ਰ)

Learn these common Punjabi words that use the letter Rara:

ਰੁੱਖ

tree

rukkh

ਰੋਟੀ

bread/chapati

roti

ਰੰਗ

color

rang

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce the Gurmukhi letter ਰ (Rara)?

The Gurmukhi letter ਰ (Rara) is pronounced as "r (as in "run")". Its IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) representation is /ɾ/.

How do you write Rara in Gurmukhi?

Begin at the headline. Rara has a simple, curved shape. The Punjabi "r" is a quick tongue tap, not the heavy English "r". Practice writing ਰ (Rara) using Lipi's interactive tracing feature for guided stroke-by-stroke instruction.

What words start with Rara (ਰ) in Punjabi?

Common Punjabi words using Rara: ਰੁੱਖ (tree), ਰੋਟੀ (bread/chapati), ਰੰਗ (color). Learn more words with Lipi's vocabulary lessons!

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