Pronunciation guide
How to say “Brother” in Telugu
Say “anna”. Written అన్న in Telugu.
అన్న
Say it: “anna”
Formal notation: anna
Syllable breakdown
Try saying the word one syllable at a time:
a·nna
When to use it
"Anna" is elder brother; "tammuḍu" (తమ్ముడు) is younger brother.
Saying “Brother” in Telugu — frequently asked
How do you pronounce "Brother" in Telugu?
Say "anna" — broken into syllables: a-nna. The native spelling is అన్న.
What is the simplest way to say "Brother" in Telugu?
The most common Telugu word for "brother" is అన్న, pronounced "anna". It works in everyday speech with no formality concerns.
Is "anna" the same as "anna"?
Yes. "anna" uses IAST notation with diacritics — the long lines (ā ī ū) mean "hold the vowel longer". "anna" is the same word written the way an English speaker might spell it phonetically.
Are there other ways to say "Brother" in Telugu?
Yes — common alternates include: Anna, Annayya, Tammuḍu. అన్న is the most widely understood.
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