Devanagari is not actually an alphabet, but a so-called alphasyllabary. An alphasyllabary is a writing system which is primarily based on consonants, and in which vowel symbols are requisite yet secondary. As such, the fundamental genius of Devanagari is that every letter represents a consonant which is followed by an inherent schwa vowel, अ. THIS BOOK is ALL about learning to write the Devanagari alphasyllabary script (Sanskrit is technically not an alphabet). This book uses the same method myself and millions of American school children use (d) to learn to write their English A-B-Cs. Someone else posted a photo of the lessons. See what I mean? See full list on en.m.wikipedia.org.
If you're trying to learn the Hindi Alphabet which is also called Devanagari, check our courses about pronunciation, and sound of all letters... to help you with your Hindi grammar. Try to concentrate on the lesson and memorize the sounds. Also don't forget to check the rest of our other lessons listed on Learn Hindi. Enjoy the rest of the lesson!
In Devanagari alphabet: Result in Latin alphabet: Note. For the transliteration, two norms are used:-IAST (International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration). Devanagari (देवनागरी) is an Abugida script used to write numerous languages of south Asian country. It also called Devanagari Lipi. Devanagari is a conjunction of Sanskrit Language (term): deva + Nagari. The term Deva refers to “god,” and the term Nagari refers to “script or lipi of the city”.
Hindi Alphabet
Learning the Hindi alphabet is very important because its structure is used in every day conversation. Without it, you will not be able to say words properly even if you know how to write those words. The better you pronounce a letter in a word, the more understood you will be in speaking the Hindi language.
Devanagari Alphabet
Below is a table showing the Hindi alphabet and how it is pronounced in English, and finally examples of how those letters would sound if you place them in a word.
| Hindi Alphabet | English Sound | Pronunciation Example |
|---|---|---|
| a | as in apple | |
| aa | as in hat | |
| e | as in energy | |
| ii | as in Wii | |
| ei | as in mean | |
| ei | as in mean | |
| ai | as in mate | |
| i | as in history | |
| o | as in home | |
| oi | as in moisture | |
| oii | as in oyster | |
| uu | as in noon | |
| ou | as in mouse | |
| u | as in ultimate | |
| B | as in basket | |
| Bha | as in Bob Hansen | |
| Ca | as in California | |
| Chha | as in Rich Hansen | |
| Da | as in Dalila | |
| Dha | as in Edward Hansen | |
| Fa | as in fast | |
| Fi | as in Finland | |
| Ga | as in galaxy | |
| Gha | as in Ghana | |
| Ghi | as in Ghistapo | |
| Ha | as in hand | |
| Ja | as in Jakarta | |
| Jha | as in Jhahan | |
| Ka | as in Kashmir | |
| Kha | as in Khan | |
| Khi | as in blac | |
| L | as in love | |
| Li | as in link | |
| Li | as in military | |
| Lii | as in Lima | |
| Lii | as in Bradley | |
| Ma | as in man | |
| Na | as in Namibia | |
| N'a | as in Stan Alan | |
| Nia | as in Niagara | |
| Nae | as in Nigeria | |
| Ni | as in Nicaragua | |
| oms | as in Tom's book | |
| Pa | as in Panama | |
| Qi | as in King | |
| Ra | as in rank | |
| Ri | as in ring | |
| Ri | as in risk | |
| Ri | as in Brie | |
| Sa | as in Sam | |
| Sha | as in Shanghai | |
| Shha | as in wash hand | |
| Ta | as in Tamara | |
| T'a | as in Matt Alan | |
| Tha | as in Thailand | |
| Tha | as in Thailand | |
| T'ha | as in Thailand | |
| Thha | as in Keith Hansen | |
| ugDha | as in drug down | |
| ugDhha | as in hugged hand | |
| Va | as in vast | |
| Ya | as in yard | |
| Yi | as in year | |
| Za | as in Zambia |
Hindi Pronunciation
You saw how a letter is written and might be pronounced, but there is nothing better than hearing the sound of the letters in a video or audio. Below you will be able to hear how the letters above are pronounced, just press the play button:
| Hindi Pronunciation |
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Devanagari Alphabet Letters
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