This module covers the sibilants, the glottal, a unique Kannada letter, and two common compound letters: ಶ ಷ ಸ ಹ ಳ ಕ್ಷ ತ್ರ.

ಳ (ḷa) is a retroflex lateral unique to Kannada and related Dravidian languages. ಕ್ಷ and ತ್ರ are compound consonants treated as standard reading units in Kannada.