ஞ் (inj) - Tamil Consonant

Welcome to our lesson on the Tamil consonant "ஞ் (inj)". 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 "ஞ் (inj)". 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!

The letter ஞ் represents a nasal sound that is made by blocking the flow of air through the mouth and nose simultaneously, and then releasing it. This sound is similar to the "gn" sound in the Italian word "gnocchi" or the "ni" sound in the Spanish word "señor."

To pronounce ஞ் correctly, start by saying the letter "n" as in "net." Then, bring the back of your tongue up to touch the soft palate, creating a blockage of air in the mouth. While keeping the blockage, allow the air to flow through your nose, and then release the blockage to produce the nasal sound.

It is important to note that the pronunciation of ஞ் is not the same as the letter ந் (pronounced as "n"), which is also a nasal sound but is made by blocking the flow of air through the mouth only.

ஞ (nja)

ஞா (njaa)

ஞி (nji)

ஞீ (njii)

ஞு (nju)

ஞூ (njuu)

ஞெ (nje)

ஞே (njee)

ஞை (njai)

ஞொ (njo)

ஞோ (njoo)

ஞௌ (njau)