Yaiyya
Pronounced: y (as in "yes")(/j/)
Consonant — Row 7
About Yaiyya (ਯ)
Yaiyya is the thirty-first letter, producing the "y" sound as in "yes". It starts the final group of letters.
Fun Fact
Yaiyya gives us "yaar" (friend) — one of the most beloved Punjabi words! "Yaar" is used so commonly that it has entered everyday English slang in many countries.
How to Write ਯ
Start from the headline. Yaiyya has a flowing shape. Practice connecting it smoothly to the shirorekha.
Pronunciation
Yaiyya sounds like "y (as in "yes")". Practice with Lipi's native audio pronunciation guide.
Punjabi Words with Yaiyya (ਯ)
Learn these common Punjabi words that use the letter Yaiyya:
friend
yaar
memory/remembrance
yaad
warrior
yodha
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce the Gurmukhi letter ਯ (Yaiyya)?
The Gurmukhi letter ਯ (Yaiyya) is pronounced as "y (as in "yes")". Its IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) representation is /j/.
How do you write Yaiyya in Gurmukhi?
Start from the headline. Yaiyya has a flowing shape. Practice connecting it smoothly to the shirorekha. Practice writing ਯ (Yaiyya) using Lipi's interactive tracing feature for guided stroke-by-stroke instruction.
What words start with Yaiyya (ਯ) in Punjabi?
Common Punjabi words using Yaiyya: ਯਾਰ (friend), ਯਾਦ (memory/remembrance), ਯੋਧਾ (warrior). Learn more words with Lipi's vocabulary lessons!
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