Learn Tamil Alphabet – Uyir Ezhuthukkal

Teach kids the 12 Tamil vowels with easy examples and pronunciation

Tamil, one of the oldest classical languages in the world, has a rich linguistic and cultural heritage. At the heart of this language treasure is the Tamil alphabet, the essential building blocks that shape this ancient language.

Infographic showing 247 Tamil alphabets: 13 vowels (Uyir Ezhuthukkal) and 18 consonants (Mei Ezhuthukkal)

The remaining alphabets are just a combination of these vowels & consonants.

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In this chapter, Let's start with Uyir Ezhuthukkal!

Tamil letter அ with pronunciation, shown with a mother hugging her child and the word அம்மா (Amma) meaning Mother

Tamil letter ஆ with pronunciation, shown with a goat and the word ஆடு (Aadu) meaning Goat.

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Lesson thumbnail for learning Tamil Mei Ezhuthukkal with a monkey illustration – Tamil alphabets for kids

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Let’s meet the body of Tamil letters—Mei Ezhuthukkal (consonants)! With 18 letters to learn, we’ll explore their sounds and bring Tamil words to life, step by step!

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Uyir-Mei Eluthukkal! When vowels (Uyir) and consonants (Mei) unite, they create 216 powerful combinations that bring Tamil words to life!

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Learn Tamil Alphabet – Uyir Ezhuthukkal

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