Tamil Vowels Chart – Uyir Ezhuthukal with English and Hindi Pronunciation
Tamil has 12 vowels known as “Uyir Ezhuthukal” (உயிரெழுத்துக்கள்). The word Uyir means life, because vowels give life to consonant sounds in Tamil words. These vowels are the foundation of Tamil pronunciation and are essential for reading and speaking the language correctly.
This Tamil vowels chart displays each vowel along with its English pronunciation and equivalent Hindi sound, making it easier for learners from different language backgrounds to understand the correct pronunciation. The chart is especially helpful for beginners, school students, parents teaching children, and anyone interested in learning Tamil basics.
Tamil vowels are divided into short vowels (Kuril), long vowels (Nedil), and diphthongs. Learning these vowels is the first step in mastering the Tamil alphabet and forming words.
