This article explains the proper pronunciation of certain pronouns/adjectives in Gurbani. We will clarify common mispronunciations, and outline the grammatical rules that dictate their correct usage.
Pronunciation of ਏਹੁ, ਏਹ, and ਏਹਿ
According to Gurbani grammar:
Examples from Gurbani:
In these verses, despite the different forms, the pronunciation remains ਏਹ. Therefore, altering the pronunciation to ਏਹੋ (for ਏਹੁ) or ਏਹੇ (for ਏਹਿ) is incorrect.
More examples:
In all cases, the pronunciation remains ਇਹ.
Cases Where the Pronunciation is ਏਹੋ
In some instances, a Hoṛā (ੋ) is placed above the ‘ਹ’, which indicates that the pronunciation should be rendered as ਏਹੋ. Examples include:
Pronunciation of ਓਹੁ, ਓਹ, and ਓਹਿ
Here too, despite the different forms, the pronunciation remains ਓਹ.
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