Kannada letters are beautifully rounded. Each consonant carries an “a” by default; vowel marks modify it. Hear a few, then open the full chart. See the complete Varnamala →
Words to know
ಅ
a
first vowel
ಕ
ka
first consonant
ಮ
ma
the "m" sound
ನ
na
the "n" sound
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Don’t confuse ಎ (e, short) with ಏ (ē, long) — length changes the word.
🪴 Culture & usage
- Kannada is a classical language with a 1,500-year literary tradition and 8 Jnanpith awards — the most for any Indian language.
Quiz time
Which letter makes the "ka" sound?
What did you hear?
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