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The vowels

In Sanskrit, the vowels form an independent group from the consonants. There are fifteen vowels which comprise five short ones, eight long ones and two support vowels. Among these fifteen, only thirteen are in normal use these days. 

The vowels are called "swaras" in Sanskrit.
 

 
Hear the short Vowels
 

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Contents

Introduction

Short Vowels

Long Vowels

Support Vowels

Generic form of a Consonant

Gutterals

Palatals

Cerebrals

Dentals

Labials

Semi Vowels, Sibilants etc.

Consonant Vowel combinations

Conjunct characters

Writing methods for Conjuncts

Conjuncts with "ra"

Summary

Exercise
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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