Special Vowels: Anusvara, Visarga & Ri
विशेष स्वर: अनुस्वार, विसर्ग और ऋ
Learn three special Hindi vowels: anusvara (अं), visarga (अः), and ri (ऋ).
तीन विशेष हिंदी स्वर: अनुस्वार (अं), विसर्ग (अः) और ऋ।
12 min
5 exercises
Lesson Content
These three special vowels appear in many Hindi and Sanskrit words. Mastering them completes your vowel knowledge.
| Hindi | Name | Description | Example Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| अं | Anusvara | Nasal dot above the letter — adds an "m" or "n" sound | अंगूर (angoor) | Grapes |
| अः | Visarga | Two dots after the letter — a soft "h" breath | नमः (namah) | Salutation (in prayers) |
| ऋ | Ri | Sounds like "ri" — used in Sanskrit-origin words | ऋतु (ritu) | Season |
Tip: Anusvara (अं) is very common in everyday Hindi — you will see it in words like अंगूर, संगीत, and पंख. Visarga (अः) appears mostly in Sanskrit prayers.
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