What happens when the virama (್) is added below the Kannada letter ಯ?
Hint: Look at the section about the Half Letter <span data-bg-speak>ಯ</span>್ (ya halant) for the answer.
The inherent 'a' sound is emphasized and the letter becomes a separate word.
The inherent 'a' sound is silenced and the letter can join the next one directly.
The letter changes to represent a completely different sound.
The letter's pronunciation remains the same with no change.
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