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	As a Tamil language teacher, I have been teaching Tamil for 20 years. In this lesson, I will introduce you to the Tamil script and pronunciation of vowels and consonants.		As a Tamil language teacher, I have been teaching Tamil for 20 years. In this lesson, I will introduce you to the Tamil script and pronunciation of vowels and consonants.


			<span link>Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be\|How to Use Be]] & [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Future-Tense\|Future Tense]].</span>
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	In this lesson, you have learned about the Tamil script and pronunciation of vowels and consonants. Practice is key when it comes to mastering Tamil pronunciation, so take your time and keep practicing. In the next lesson, we will learn about the different types of nouns and pronouns in Tamil and their usage.		In this lesson, you have learned about the Tamil script and pronunciation of vowels and consonants. Practice is key when it comes to mastering Tamil pronunciation, so take your time and keep practicing. In the next lesson, we will learn about the different types of nouns and pronouns in Tamil and their usage.


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	* [https://tamilcourse.uchicago.edu/ Chicago Tamil Course: Introducing the Course]		* [https://tamilcourse.uchicago.edu/ Chicago Tamil Course: Introducing the Course]


			<span link>Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Questions\|Questions]] & [[Language/Tamil/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion\|Give your Opinion]].</span>
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	In this lesson, you have learned about the Tamil script and pronunciation of vowels and consonants. Practice is key when it comes to mastering Tamil pronunciation, so take your time and keep practicing. In the next lesson, we will learn about the different types of nouns and pronouns in Tamil and their usage.		In this lesson, you have learned about the Tamil script and pronunciation of vowels and consonants. Practice is key when it comes to mastering Tamil pronunciation, so take your time and keep practicing. In the next lesson, we will learn about the different types of nouns and pronouns in Tamil and their usage.

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	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~Tamil_script~~ Tamil ~~script~~]		<span class='maj'></span>
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~Tamil_language#Phonology~~ Tamil ~~phonology~~]		==Sources==
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			* [https://www.happinessofbeing.com/transliteration.html Transliteration, Transcription and Pronunciation of Tamil and ...]
			* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamil_script Tamil script - Wikipedia]
			* [https://tamilcourse.uchicago.edu/ Chicago Tamil Course: Introducing the Course]

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As a Tamil language teacher, I have been teaching Tamil for 20 years. In this lesson, I will introduce you to the Tamil script and pronunciation of vowels and consonants.

== Tamil Script ==

The Tamil script is one of the oldest and most refined writing systems in the world. It consists of 12 vowels, 18 consonants, and the special character "ஃ" (ak). It is an abugida script, which means that each character represents a consonant sound with an inherent vowel. The vowel sound can be changed or removed by adding diacritical marks or by combining with other characters.

Here is a table of Tamil vowels:

{| class="wikitable"
! Tamil !! Pronunciation !! English
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| அ || a || as in "car"
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| ஆ || ā || as in "father"
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| இ || i || as in "bit"
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| ஈ || ī || as in "meet"
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| உ || u || as in "put"
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| ஊ || ū || as in "tool"
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| எ || e || as in "bed"
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| ஏ || ē || as in "hey"
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| ஐ || ai || as in "air"
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| ஒ || o || as in "hot"
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| ஓ || ō || as in "more"
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| ஔ || au || as in "out"
|}

Here is a table of Tamil consonants:

{| class="wikitable"
! Tamil !! Pronunciation !! English
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| க || k || as in "key"
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| ச || c || as in "chew"
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| ட || ḍ || as in "dog"
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| த || t || as in "took"
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| ப || p || as in "pat"
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| ற || ṟ || as in "rare"
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| ஹ || h || as in "hand"
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| ஜ || j || as in "jar"
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| க்ஷ || kṣ || as in "action"
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| ஷ || ṣ || as in "she"
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| ஸ || s || as in "sun"
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| ம || m || as in "man"
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| ந || n || as in "not"
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| ண || ṇ || as in "nut"
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| ய || y || as in "yes"
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| ர || r || as in "rat"
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| ல || l || as in "lot"
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| வ || v || as in "van"
|}

== Pronunciation ==

Tamil pronunciation may seem difficult at first, but with practice, it is easy to master. It is important to note that Tamil pronunciation is different from English pronunciation, especially for vowels. In Tamil, each letter is pronounced distinctly, unlike in English where some letters are silent.

Here are some tips for improving your Tamil pronunciation:

* Practice pronouncing each letter of the Tamil alphabet until you can say them correctly.
* Listen to native Tamil speakers and try to imitate their pronunciation.
* Record yourself speaking Tamil and listen to your pronunciations, compare them with Tamil speakers.
* Pay attention to vowel length and stress when pronouncing words.
* Use language learning apps and online resources to help you with pronunciation.

== Conclusion ==

In this lesson, you have learned about the Tamil script and pronunciation of vowels and consonants. Practice is key when it comes to mastering Tamil pronunciation, so take your time and keep practicing. In the next lesson, we will learn about the different types of nouns and pronouns in Tamil and their usage.

== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamil_script Tamil script]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamil_language#Phonology Tamil phonology]

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