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Urdu

usgb/ˈʊrduː,ˈɜːrduː/Volume
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Pronunciation Clue

The 'u' in Urdu is pronounced like the 'oo' in 'hood', not like 'u' in 'umbrella'.

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It's 'Oordoo', not 'Uhrdoo'.
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Cultural Richness

Urdu blends elements from Persian, Arabic, and local Indian languages showcasing rich cultural diversity.

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Many Urdu words have Persian origins.
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Script Specifics

Urdu is written in a script called Nastaliq, which is different from English's Latin script.

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Urdu calligraphy is beautiful and distinctive.
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