க் (ik) - Tamil Consonant

Welcome to our lesson on the Tamil consonant "க் (ik)". Tamil is a beautiful and ancient language spoken by millions of people around the world. In this lesson, you will learn the proper way to write and pronounce the Tamil consonant "க் (ik)". We will cover the different forms it takes when combined with other letters, as well as provide examples of words that use it. Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on your Tamil skills, this lesson is for you. Let's get started!

"க் (ik)" is a consonant in the Tamil script. It is pronounced by blocking the airflow at the back of the palate with the tongue, and then releasing it while making the sound "k".

க (Ka)

கா (Kaa)

க (Ka)

This vowel is pronounced like the "a" in "father." To produce this sound, keep your mouth open and your tongue relaxed.

கா (Kaa)

The sound "k" is made by blocking the airflow at the back of the palate with the tongue, then releasing it while making the sound. The vowel "ā" is pronounced by keeping the jaw slightly open and the back of the tongue slightly raised, forming a wide and open vowel sound.

கி (Ki)

The sound "k" is made in the same way as before. The vowel "i" is pronounced by keeping the jaw slightly open and the front of the tongue slightly raised, forming a shorter and tighter vowel sound.

கீ (Kii)

The sound "k" is made in the same way as before. The vowel "ī" is pronounced by keeping the jaw slightly open and the back of the tongue slightly raised, forming a longer and more open vowel sound.

கு (Ku)

he sound "k" is made in the same way as before. The vowel "u" is pronounced by keeping the jaw slightly open and the back of the tongue slightly raised and touching the soft palate, forming a shorter and tighter vowel sound.

கூ (Kuu)

The sound "k" is made in the same way as before. The vowel "ū" is pronounced by keeping the jaw slightly open and the back of the tongue slightly raised and touching the soft palate, forming a longer and more open vowel sound.

கெ (Ke)

The sound "k" is made in the same way as before. The vowel "e" is pronounced by keeping the jaw slightly open and the middle of the tongue slightly raised and touching the roof of the mouth, forming a shorter and tighter vowel sound.

கே (Kae)

The sound "k" is made in the same way as before. The vowel "ē" is pronounced by keeping the jaw slightly open and the middle of the tongue slightly raised and touching the roof of the mouth, forming a longer and more open vowel sound.

கை (Kai)

The sound "k" is made in the same way as before. The vowel "ai" is pronounced by keeping the jaw slightly open and the front of the tongue slightly raised and forming a diphthong sound that starts with "a" and ends with "i".

கொ (Ko)

The sound "k" is made in the same way as before. The vowel "o" is pronounced by keeping the jaw slightly open and the back of the tongue slightly raised and touching the soft palate, forming a shorter and tighter vowel sound.

கோ (Koo)

The sound "k" is made in the same way as before. The vowel "ō" is pronounced by keeping the jaw slightly open and the back of the tongue slightly raised and touching the soft palate, forming a longer and more open vowel sound.

கௌ (Kau)

The sound "k" is made in the same way as before. The vowel "au" is pronounced by keeping the jaw slightly open and forming a diphthong sound that starts with "a" and ends with "u".