Tatta
Pronounced: t (dental, as in French "tu")(/t̪/)
Consonant — Row 5
About Tatta (ਤ)
Tatta is the twenty-first letter, producing a dental "t" sound. Unlike the English "t", the tongue touches the back of the upper front teeth.
Fun Fact
Tatta starts the dental consonant row. The difference between dental (tongue on teeth) and retroflex (tongue curled back) sounds is one of the most important distinctions in Punjabi!
How to Write ਤ
Start from the headline. Tatta has a distinctive shape. When pronouncing, place your tongue tip against your upper teeth, not the gum ridge.
Pronunciation
Tatta sounds like "t (dental, as in French "tu")". Practice with Lipi's native audio pronunciation guide.
Punjabi Words with Tatta (ਤ)
Learn these common Punjabi words that use the letter Tatta:
star
tara
parrot
tota
sword
talwaar
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce the Gurmukhi letter ਤ (Tatta)?
The Gurmukhi letter ਤ (Tatta) is pronounced as "t (dental, as in French "tu")". Its IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) representation is /t̪/.
How do you write Tatta in Gurmukhi?
Start from the headline. Tatta has a distinctive shape. When pronouncing, place your tongue tip against your upper teeth, not the gum ridge. Practice writing ਤ (Tatta) using Lipi's interactive tracing feature for guided stroke-by-stroke instruction.
What words start with Tatta (ਤ) in Punjabi?
Common Punjabi words using Tatta: ਤਾਰਾ (star), ਤੋਤਾ (parrot), ਤਲਵਾਰ (sword). Learn more words with Lipi's vocabulary lessons!
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