ಅ ಆ ಇ ಈ ಉ ಊ... The Kannada aksharamale (alphabet) is the foundation of the language. Our app teaches all 49 letters — vowels, consonants and combined forms — through picture cards, native audio and phonetic guides designed for young learners.
The word aksharamale (ಅಕ್ಷರಮಾಲೆ) means 'garland of letters' in Kannada. It refers to the complete Kannada alphabet as taught in schools across Karnataka. The aksharamale has:
Each letter is introduced with a classic association word used in Karnataka primary schools — ಅ for ಅರಸ (King), ಆ for ಆನೆ (Elephant), ಇ for ಇಲಿ (Mouse). Children see the letter, hear it spoken, and see the picture simultaneously. This multi-sensory approach makes letters stick far faster than rote repetition.
All 13 vowels presented in the traditional ಅ ಆ ಇ ಈ... sequence with picture words: Arasa, Aane, Ili and more.
All 34 consonants organized by their phonetic groups (ka-varga, cha-varga, etc.) matching what Karnataka schools teach.
Tap any letter to hear it pronounced clearly. Hear the consonant sound alone, then the picture word — reinforcing both sound and meaning together.
All 49 letters with picture mnemonics and native audio. Free for iOS and Android.