Pronunciation guide
How to say “Eye” in Kannada
Say “kannu”. Written ಕಣ್ಣು in Kannada.
ಕಣ್ಣು
Say it: “kannu”
Formal notation: kaṇṇu
Syllable breakdown
Try saying the word one syllable at a time:
ka·ṇṇu
Speaking tips for this word
- Retroflex consonants (ṭ, ḍ, ṇ, ṣ) are pronounced with the tongue curled back, touching the roof of the mouth — different from English t/d/n/sh.
Saying “Eye” in Kannada — frequently asked
How do you pronounce "Eye" in Kannada?
Say "kannu" — broken into syllables: ka-ṇṇu. The native spelling is ಕಣ್ಣು.
What is the simplest way to say "Eye" in Kannada?
The most common Kannada word for "eye" is ಕಣ್ಣು, pronounced "kannu". It works in everyday speech with no formality concerns.
Is "kaṇṇu" the same as "kannu"?
Yes. "kaṇṇu" uses IAST notation with diacritics — the long lines (ā ī ū) mean "hold the vowel longer". "kannu" is the same word written the way an English speaker might spell it phonetically.
Are there other ways to say "Eye" in Kannada?
Yes — common alternates include: Kannu. ಕಣ್ಣು is the most widely understood.
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