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ष

ष
consonant

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Character
ष
Unicode
U+0937
HTML Entity
ष
षा
Ssa
ssa
/ṣa/

Meaning

Six

Memory Tip

Writing:
Looks like a retroflex 'sh' sound, similar to श but retroflex
Pronunciation:
Sounds like 'sh' in 'shush' (retroflex, tongue curled back)

Examples

six
sage

Phonetics

Place
retroflex
Manner
fricative
Voicing
voiceless

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Unicode code point for Hindi ष?
ष is Unicode code point U+0937. Every character page on polyglot.tools shows the code point and HTML entity with a one-click copy button.
How do you pronounce Hindi ष?
ष is pronounced ṣa.
ष - ssa | Hindi Script