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Gurmukhi Letter #4 of 35

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:

ਸੇਬ

apple

seb

ਸੂਰਜ

sun

sooraj

ਸ਼ੇਰ

lion

sher

Learn Sassa (ਸ) with Lipi

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Trace & Write

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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!

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