What is the effect of adding the virama (್) below the Kannada letter ಸ?
Hint:
Think about how the virama affects the sound of the consonant
The inherent 'a' sound is amplified and the consonant cannot join the next one directly.
The inherent 'a' sound is silenced and the consonant can join the next one directly.
The consonant changes its shape but the inherent 'a' sound remains the same.
The consonant's sound changes to a different vowel sound.
Explanation
Adding the virama below ಸ silences the inherent 'a' and allows the consonant to join the next one directly.