U+0A10 "ਐ" Gurmukhi Letter Ai Unicode Character

U+0A10 "ਐ" Gurmukhi Letter Ai is a vowel sign used in the Gurmukhi script, primarily for writing the Punjabi language. It represents the sound of the diphthong /ɛː/ or /əɪ/, similar to the vowel in the English word "air" but with a longer duration. This character is an independent vowel letter that appears at the beginning of a syllable, and when it follows a consonant, it takes the form of a diacritic sign known as a vowel sign "ai" ( ੈ ). As a fundamental component of the Gurmukhi alphabet, it is essential for accurately spelling Punjabi words and is widely used in both sacred Sikh scriptures like the Guru Granth Sahib and everyday written communication.