How does the halant (್) affect the letter ಫ when added below it?
Hint:
Pay attention to how the halant affects the pronunciation of ಫ.
The halant makes the sound of ಫ louder and clearer.
The halant silences the inherent 'a' and allows ಫ to join the next consonant directly.
The halant changes the meaning of ಫ to a completely different word.
The halant has no effect on the letter ಫ.
Explanation
When the halant (್) is added below the letter ಫ, it silences the inherent 'a' and allows ಫ to join the next consonant directly.