Using English letters to represent Telugu sounds is a powerful tool for learners who are more comfortable with the Roman script. Learn English With Telugu: A Guide To Guninthalu - Ftp

: Telugu has 16 vowels that provide the "sound" to the consonants. The Consonant Core : There are 36 core consonants.

: When you add a vowel's specific symbol (matra) to a consonant, you create a Gunintham. For example, the consonant 'Ka' ( ) changes to 'Kee' ( ) when the vowel 'Ee' ( ) is added. Why Use English Transliteration?