How to Write Tamil Letters for Beginners
Published on December 13, 2024
Want to learn Tamil writing? You are in the right place. Tamil has one of the oldest writing systems in the world, and with this guide, you will understand the basics of Tamil letters in just a few minutes.
Tamil Alphabet Overview
The Tamil alphabet consists of:
12
Vowels (உயிர்)
18
Consonants (மெய்)
216
Combined (உயிர்மெய்)
Tamil Vowels (உயிர் எழுத்துக்கள்)
These 12 vowels are the foundation of Tamil. Learn these first:
அ
ஆ
இ
ஈ
உ
ஊ
எ
ஏ
ஐ
ஒ
ஓ
ஔ
Tamil Consonants (மெய் எழுத்துக்கள்)
These 18 consonants combine with vowels to form all Tamil letters:
க்
ங்
ச்
ஞ்
ட்
ண்
த்
ந்
ப்
ம்
ய்
ர்
ல்
வ்
ழ்
ள்
ற்
ன்
Tips for Learning Tamil Letters
Practice Writing Daily
Write each letter 10 times to build muscle memory
Learn Pronunciation
Each letter has a unique sound — learn them alongside writing
Use Digital Tools
Practice on SpellTamil with instant feedback
Read Simple Words
Start with 2-3 letter words to apply your knowledge
Practice Tamil Writing Online
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