Thatha
Pronounced: ṭh (aspirated retroflex t)(/ʈʰ/)
Consonant — Row 4
About Thatha (ਠ)
Thatha is the seventeenth letter, the aspirated retroflex "ṭh". Like Tanka but with a puff of air.
Fun Fact
Did you know the English word "thug" comes from the Punjabi/Hindi word "ṭhag"? It's one of many words English borrowed from Punjabi and Hindi!
How to Write ਠ
Similar to Tanka with additional aspiration mark. Practice curling the tongue back while also releasing a puff of air.
Pronunciation
Thatha sounds like "ṭh (aspirated retroflex t)". Practice with Lipi's native audio pronunciation guide.
Punjabi Words with Thatha (ਠ)
Learn these common Punjabi words that use the letter Thatha:
cold
thandh
contract/stall
theka
thug/cheat
thagg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce the Gurmukhi letter ਠ (Thatha)?
The Gurmukhi letter ਠ (Thatha) is pronounced as "ṭh (aspirated retroflex t)". Its IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) representation is /ʈʰ/.
How do you write Thatha in Gurmukhi?
Similar to Tanka with additional aspiration mark. Practice curling the tongue back while also releasing a puff of air. Practice writing ਠ (Thatha) using Lipi's interactive tracing feature for guided stroke-by-stroke instruction.
What words start with Thatha (ਠ) in Punjabi?
Common Punjabi words using Thatha: ਠੰਢ (cold), ਠੇਕਾ (contract/stall), ਠੱਗ (thug/cheat). Learn more words with Lipi's vocabulary lessons!
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