Rarra
Pronounced: ṛ (retroflex flap r)(/ɽ/)
Consonant — Row 7
About Rarra (ੜ)
Rarra is the thirty-fifth and final letter of the Gurmukhi alphabet. It produces a retroflex flap "ṛ" sound.
Fun Fact
Rarra completes the Gurmukhi alphabet with 35 letters! The word "paṛh" (to read/study) uses this letter. In Punjabi culture, education ("paṛhai") is highly valued.
How to Write ੜ
Similar to Rara but with a dot underneath (pairin bindi). The tongue curls back more for this retroflex version.
Pronunciation
Rarra sounds like "ṛ (retroflex flap r)". Practice with Lipi's native audio pronunciation guide.
Punjabi Words with Rarra (ੜ)
Learn these common Punjabi words that use the letter Rarra:
horse
ghora
to read/study
paṛh
boy
laṛka
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce the Gurmukhi letter ੜ (Rarra)?
The Gurmukhi letter ੜ (Rarra) is pronounced as "ṛ (retroflex flap r)". Its IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) representation is /ɽ/.
How do you write Rarra in Gurmukhi?
Similar to Rara but with a dot underneath (pairin bindi). The tongue curls back more for this retroflex version. Practice writing ੜ (Rarra) using Lipi's interactive tracing feature for guided stroke-by-stroke instruction.
What words start with Rarra (ੜ) in Punjabi?
Common Punjabi words using Rarra: ਘੋੜਾ (horse), ਪੜ੍ਹ (to read/study), ਲੜਕਾ (boy). Learn more words with Lipi's vocabulary lessons!
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