The Sandhi rule dictates that when the first letter of a word is written as a prefix, it should be pronounced with a slight pause before merging with the remaining letters. Similarly, if a letter at the end of a word is written as a suffix, the preceding letters should be pronounced together first, followed by a slight pause, before incorporating the suffix. This method ensures accurate pronunciation and helps in correctly understanding the word’s meaning.

Application of the Sandhi Rule
Any word written according to the Sandhi rule must be pronounced with a slight pause at the appropriate place. This pause ensures clarity and preserves the intended meaning of the word.

Examples of Correct Pronunciation
The following words demonstrate the proper application of the Sandhi rule:

1. ਅਗਮ → ਅ+ਗੰਮ (incorrect: ਅਗ+ਮ)
2. ਅਸੁਰ → ਅ+ਸੁਰ (incorrect: ਅਸੁ+ਰ)
3. ਅਲਿਪਤੁ → ਅ+ਲਿਪਤੁ (incorrect: ਅਲਿ+ਪਤੁ)
4. ਅਪਰਸੁ → ਅ+ਪਰਸੁ (incorrect: ਅਪ+ਰਸ)
5. ਅਗਣਤ → ਅ+ਗਣਤ (incorrect: ਅਗ+ਣਤ)
6. ਅਕੁਲ → ਅ+ਕੁਲ (incorrect: ਅਕੁ+ਲ)
7. ਆਚਰਜੁ → ਆ+ਚਰਜੁ (incorrect: ਆਚ+ਰਜੁ)
8. ਅਚਰਜਾ → ਅ+ਚਰਜਾ (incorrect: ਅਚ+ਰਜਾ)
9. ਅਚਰਜ → ਅ+ਚਰਜ (incorrect: ਅਚ+ਰਜ)
10. ਸਰਸੇ → ਸ+ਰਸੇ (incorrect: ਸਰ+ਸੇ)

Explanation Through Word Formation
Some words are formed by combining two distinct elements, and their pronunciation should reflect this structure. For example:

• ਅਜਗਰ (a type of snake) is formed from:
  
  • ਅਜ (meaning goat) and ਗਰ (meaning throat)
  • Correct pronunciation: ਅਜ+ਗਰ (incorrect: ਅ+ਜਗਰ)
  • This word describes a snake capable of swallowing an entire goat at once.

Conclusion
Following the Sandhi rule ensures accurate pronunciation and a deeper understanding of words. Taking a slight pause at the appropriate place while reading helps maintain linguistic precision and clarity.