What is the effect of adding a virama (್) below ಯ?
Hint:
Think about what the virama does in conjunct consonants and cluster words.
It changes the inherent 'a' to a long vowel
It silences the inherent 'a' and allows this consonant to join the next one directly
It changes the pronunciation of ಯ from 'yes' to 'no'
It adds an extra 'a' sound to ಯ
Explanation
When a virama (್) is added below ಯ, it silences the inherent 'a' sound and allows the ಯ to join the next consonant directly.