What is an abugidas script?

An abugida script, also known as an Alphasyllabary, is a type of phonetic writing system where consonants form the main body of characters, and vowels are marked with additional symbols. The key features of this writing system include consonants inherently carrying vowels, typically /a/, to form a syllable. Other vowels are usually attached around consonants, possibly above and below, to replace the default vowels and alter the pronunciation of syllables. In the cultural spheres of Sanskrit in South and Southeast Asia, vowel subscripts are commonly used in their writing forms.