Get to know the sounds
Tamil letters,a sound for every tap
தமிழ்
See the written form. Hear how it sounds. Explore 31 recordings and practise Tamil pronunciation at your own pace.
- Writing system
- Tamil
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- 31 audio tiles
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One recording at a time. As many listens as you need.
Tap to listen. Tap again to stop.
Choose a letter to hear its sound
Using a keyboard? Tab to a letter and press Enter or Space to listen.
How many Tamil letters and sounds can I practise here?
This page has 31 Tamil recordings from Indilingo's letter collection. Writing systems can include letters, characters, combinations or sounds, so this collection is a starting point rather than a claim about every possible form.
How do I hear a Tamil pronunciation?
Tap a tile to play its recording. Listen, repeat out loud, then tap it again when you want another listen. Tap a playing tile to stop; choosing another tile stops the previous recording.
What writing system does Tamil use?
Our Tamil guide covers Tamil writing. Listen to the recordings alongside the written forms, then explore the language guide for cultural context and ways to practise.
What if I cannot hear the audio?
Check your device volume, audio output and internet connection. If a recording fails, tap its tile to retry. For help with a particular recording, email contact@indilingo.in and tell us the language and character.
Keep exploring
More ways into Tamil
- Why Learn Tamil? Discover One of the World's Oldest Living Languages
- Hindi vs Tamil: Key Differences
- Tamil vs Malayalam: Key Differences
- How to Learn a Language
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