✍️ From the Guru's Mouth

Gurmukhi
Alphabet

Gurmukhi means “from the Guru's mouth.” Standardized by Guru Angad Dev Ji so every person could read the Gurus' sacred words. 35 letters — tap any one to learn more.

35 Letters — Pentiakhri

The Gurmukhi Alphabet

Click any letter to see its name, sound, and a Sikh word that uses it.

Vowel Signs — Laavan / Maatraan

How Vowels Work in Gurmukhi

Vowels are written as signs attached to consonants. Each sign changes the sound of the letter it sits on.

ਮੁਕਤਾMuktaaSound: “a”The base vowel — no sign is written. Every consona

ਾKannaaSound: “aa”Lengthens the vowel to a long 'aa' sound. Written

ਿSihariSound: “i”Written before the consonant but pronounced after

ੀBihariSound: “ee”Creates the long 'ee' sound. Written after the con

ੁOnkadSound: “u”Creates a short 'u' sound. Written below the lette

ੂDulenkaSound: “oo”Creates the long 'oo' sound. Written below the let

ੇLaanvaanSound: “e”Creates the long 'ay' sound. Written above the let

ੈDulavaaanSound: “ai”Creates the 'ai' sound (like 'eye'). Written above

ੋHoraaSound: “o”Creates the long 'o' sound. Written above the lett

ੌKanauraSound: “au”Creates the 'au' sound. Written above the letter.

Why Gurmukhi Matters

The Language of the Guru

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Given by Guru Angad Dev Ji

The second Sikh Guru standardized Gurmukhi so ordinary people — not just scholars — could read sacred texts. A revolutionary act of equality.

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Language of the Guru Granth Sahib Ji

The entire Guru Granth Sahib Ji is written in Gurmukhi. Learn this script to read the sacred words of the Gurus directly — without needing a translation.

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Spoken by Millions

Punjabi in Gurmukhi is spoken by over 100 million people worldwide and is one of Canada's most widely spoken languages.