Sassa
Pronounced: s (as in "sun")(/s/)
Consonant — Row 1
About Sassa (ਸ)
Sassa is the fourth letter of the Gurmukhi alphabet. It produces the "s" sound, similar to the English "s" in "sun".
Fun Fact
Sassa is one of the most commonly used letters in Punjabi! You'll find it in everyday words like "sooraj" (sun) and "seb" (apple).
How to Write ਸ
Start from the shirorekha. Draw a hook shape going left and down, then curve back up slightly.
Pronunciation
Sassa sounds like "s (as in "sun")". Practice with Lipi's native audio pronunciation guide.
Punjabi Words with Sassa (ਸ)
Learn these common Punjabi words that use the letter Sassa:
apple
seb
sun
sooraj
lion
sher
Learn Sassa (ਸ) with Lipi
Lipi's interactive approach makes learning Gurmukhi fun for kids:
See & Learn
Large, clear display of ਸ 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 ਸ (Sassa)?
The Gurmukhi letter ਸ (Sassa) is pronounced as "s (as in "sun")". Its IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) representation is /s/.
How do you write Sassa in Gurmukhi?
Start from the shirorekha. Draw a hook shape going left and down, then curve back up slightly. Practice writing ਸ (Sassa) using Lipi's interactive tracing feature for guided stroke-by-stroke instruction.
What words start with Sassa (ਸ) in Punjabi?
Common Punjabi words using Sassa: ਸੇਬ (apple), ਸੂਰਜ (sun), ਸ਼ੇਰ (lion). Learn more words with Lipi's vocabulary lessons!