Pronunciation guide
How to say “Baby” in Tamil
Say “kuḻantai”. Written குழந்தை in Tamil.
குழந்தை
Say it: “kuḻantai”
Formal notation: kuḻantai
Syllable breakdown
Try saying the word one syllable at a time:
ku·ḻa·ntai
Saying “Baby” in Tamil — frequently asked
How do you pronounce "Baby" in Tamil?
Say "kuḻantai" — broken into syllables: ku-ḻa-ntai. The native spelling is குழந்தை.
What is the simplest way to say "Baby" in Tamil?
The most common Tamil word for "baby" is குழந்தை, pronounced "kuḻantai". It works in everyday speech with no formality concerns.
Is "kuḻantai" the same as "kuḻantai"?
Yes. "kuḻantai" uses IAST notation with diacritics — the long lines (ā ī ū) mean "hold the vowel longer". "kuḻantai" is the same word written the way an English speaker might spell it phonetically.
Are there other ways to say "Baby" in Tamil?
Yes — common alternates include: Kuzhanthai. குழந்தை is the most widely understood.
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