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Hindi Barakhadi with English

Complete Hindi barakhadi (क का कि की…) with English spelling for every sound, tap-to-hear, flash cards, quiz and a printable chart.

How to use Hindi Barakhadi with English

  1. Pick a consonant (क, ख, ग…) to see its 12 forms with the vowel sign added.
  2. Tap any box to hear it; the English spelling is shown under each form.
  3. Scroll down for the full table, or use the Quiz to match sounds to letters.
  4. Download the chart PDF to print the complete barakhadi.

Frequently asked questions

What is barakhadi?

Barakhadi (बारहखड़ी) is the chart of each consonant joined with the 12 vowel signs (matras): ा ि ी ु ू े ै ो ौ ं ः — for example क का कि की कु कू के कै को कौ कं कः.

Why are some English spellings in capitals?

Hindi has two “t”, “d” and “n” sounds. Capitals mark the hard sounds made with the tongue curled back: ट Ta, ठ Tha, ड Da, ढ Dha, ण Na. Small letters are the soft sounds त ta, थ tha, द da, ध dha, न na.

Why do रु and रू look different?

With र, the u and oo signs are written beside the letter (रु, रू) instead of below it. Your browser joins them correctly.

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