Malayalam has a beautifully rounded script with its own deep “ḻa” (ഴ). Hear a few letters, then open the full chart. See the complete Varnamala →
Words to know
അ
a
first vowel
ക
ka
first consonant
മ
ma
the "m" sound
ഴ
ḻa
the deep "l"
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Malayalam distinguishes short and long vowels (എ vs ഏ) — getting the length wrong can change the word.
🪴 Culture & usage
- Malayalam’s name itself is a palindrome-ish play meaning “mountain-land” (Kerala), and the language has a rich tradition of poetry and film.
Quiz time
Which letter makes the "ka" sound?
What did you hear?
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