If you want to learn the pronunciation and sounds of Arabic Letters Alphabet, its points of articulation, and their charts and tables, this article is for you!
In this article, we’ll discuss the pronunciation of all sounds of Arabic letters in order, one by one! Are you ready?! Let’s start!
How to Know The Point of Articluation (Makhraj) of Any Arabic Letter?
Put the letter you want to know its point of articluation or Makhraj in the state of Al-Sukon, then put the letter Hamza (هَــمْـزَة) before it, and lastly, pronounce it! If you want, for example, to know the point of articulation of the letter Fā’ (فَـاء), you’ll apply the rule to pronounce (أَفْ).
| Detailed Exits of the main Exit | The Letters |
|---|---|
| Al Jawf | |
| Only one exit | ✔ Mad Alif (ا) ✔ Mad Ya' (ي) ✔ Mad Wāw (و) |
| The Throat (3 exits) | |
| ✔ The deepest part | ✔ Hamza (ء) - Hā’ (ه) |
| ✔ The middle part | ✔ ‘ayn (ع) - Ḥā’ (ح) |
| ✔ The lowest part | ✔ Ghayn (غ) - Khā’ (خ) |
| The Tongue (10 exits) | |
| ✔ The back of the tongue and the soft palate. | ✔ Qāf (ق) |
| ✔ The back of the tongue and the hard palate. | ✔ Kāf (ك) |
| ✔ The middle of the tongue and the roof of the mouth. | ✔ Jīm (ج) - Shīn (ش) - Yā’ (ي) |
| ✔ One or both back sides of the tongue touching the molars and the gum area next to the molars. | ✔ Lām (ل) |
| ✔ The front sides with the tip of the tongue touching the gums of the two top front incisors. | ✔ Ḍād (ض) |
| ✔ The tip of the tongue and the gums of the front two upper incisors. | ✔ Nūn (ن) |
| ✔ The tip of the tongue and the hard palate close to the gums of the front two upper incisors. | ✔ Rā’ (ر) |
| ✔ The top side of the tip of the tongue and the gums of the front two upper incisors. | ✔ Tā’ (ت) - Dāl (د) - Ṭā’ (ط) |
| ✔ The tip of the tongue and the edge of the front two lower incisors. | ✔ Sīn (س) - Zāy (ز) - Ṣād (ص) |
| ✔ The tip of the tongue and the bottom edge of the front two upper incisors. | ✔ Thā’ (ث) - Dhāl (ذ) - Ẓā’ (ظ) |
| The Lips (2 exits) | |
| ✔ The bottom edge of the front two upper incisors touches the inner bottom lip. | ✔ Fā’ (ف) |
| ✔ Both lips together. | ✔ Bā’ (ب) ✔ Mīm (م) ✔ Wāw (و) |
| The Nasal Cavity | |
| Only one exit | ✔ The ghunna sound which produced with: ☆ Mīm (م) ☆ Nūn (ن) |
For more information about letters’ points of articulation, kindly check this article!
How to pronounce and Write Arabic Letters Alphabet?
What is the Purpose of Learning the Makhaarij of The Arabic Language?
Learning the Makhaarij of The Arabic Language is the first step to make the reciter proficient in reciting the Qur’an by observing the correct pronunciation of every letter, without any exaggeration or deficiency, so that the reciter can read the Quran, after also learning Tajweed, properly as it was revealed to the prophet Muhammed, peace be upon him.
This post will also discuss some issues about Quran Alphabet!
Letter Alif (the 1st letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 1st Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet which is Heavy in some cases and light in others)
Letter Alif is the 1st letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Alif (ألف) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Alif (ألف) is the empty space in the mouth and throat and this letter doesn’t have its own sound, but it’s just used to lengthen the time of the sound of the Maftouh letter before (Mad letter) as it will be discussed in detail in Mad Alif (المد بالألف) lesson.
Note: Also, all the remaining Mad letters have the same point of articulation, which are Mad Yā’ and Mad Wāw.
Is Alif Heavy Letter or Light Letter?
Alif is heavy in some cases and light in others depending on the letter before, as if the letter before is light, it will be light, while if the letter before is heavy it will be heavy. Thus, the letter before determines whether Alif is heavy or light!
What is the Counterpart of Letter Alif (ألف) in English?
The sound of the letter (A) as in the word cat.
Is There a Common Mistake When Pronounce Letter Alif (ألف)?
Common mistakes:
- The first common mistake among non-native Arabic speakers and even Native Arabic speakers is making Alif heavy after a light letter (ex. النهار – النار – الباطل) or making it light after a heavy letter (ex. خالدين – غائبة), and this is the result of pronouncing heavy letters as light letters and pronouncing light letters as light heavy letters (i.e. the letters before Alif).
- Not opening the mouth accuretly. An example: (موسى).
- Mixing its sound with the sound of Mad Yā’ (looks like Alif with Imāla). An example: (مالك).
- Mixing its sound with the sound of Mad Wāw. An example: (خالدين – فطال).
- Mixing its sound with the sound of Al-Ghunna (nasal sound). An example: (الرحمن- الناس).
What Is The Transliteration Letter Alif (ألف)?
The transliteration of Letter ألف is Alif (our Transliterating Arabic Characters is based on IJMES Transliteration Chart).
Letter Bā’ (the 2nd letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 1st Light Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Bā’ is the 2nd letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Bā’ (بَـــاء) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Bā’ (بَـــاء) is the lips as it’s pronounced by closing or pressing the two lips together.
Common mistakes:
- Adding whisper sound to it. An example: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
- Making it heavy when it is followed by a heavy letter. An example: الباطل
- Not making Qalqala (bouncing the sound) when reading Quran when the letter Bā’ (بَـــاء) comes in the state of Al-Sukon. An example: يبصرون
Letter Tā’ (the 3rd letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 2nd Light Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Tā’ is the 3rd letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Tā’ (تَـــاء) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Tā’ (تَـــاء) is the tongue as the top side of the tip of the tongue touches the gums of the front two upper incisors.
Common mistakes:
- Exaggeration in whispering when it has Harakah. An example: تتوفاهم
- Making it heavy. An example: تطئمن
- Not whispering it especially when it comes in the state of Al-Sukon. An example: تترا
Letter Thā’ (the 4th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 3rd Light Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Thā’ is the 4th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Thā’ (ثَـــاء) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Thā’ (ثَـــاء) is the tongue as the tip of the tongue touches the bottom edge of the front two upper incisors.
Common mistake: pronouncing the Letter Thā’ (ثَـــاء) as letter Sīn (سِيـن). An example: فكثركم.
Letter Jīm (the 5th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 4th Light Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Jīm is the 5th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Jīm (جِـيـم) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Jīm (جِـيـم) is the tongue as the middle of the tongue touches what lies opposite, which is the roof of the mouth.
Common mistake: pronouncing the letter Jīm (جِـيـم) as the letter “G” in English. An example: الحج
Letter Ḥā’ (the 6th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 5th Light Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Ḥā’ is the 6th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Ḥā’ (حَـاء) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Ḥā’ (حَـاء) is the throat as it’s pronounced from the middle part of the throat which lies halfway between the beginning and the end of the throat.
Common mistake: there is a common mistake among non-native Arabic speakers when they pronounce the letter Ḥā’ (حَـاء), which is pronouncing it similar to the letter H in English.
Imagination: to be able to pronounce this letter imagine that you’re breathing on glasses before cleaning them or imagine what you’ll do if you drink a cup of cold lemon on a hot day 🙂
Letter Khā’ (the 7th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 1st Heavy Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Khā’ is the 7th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Khā’ (خَـاء) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Khā’ (خَـاء) is the throat as it’s pronounced from the closest part of the throat which is the beginning of the throat, or the closest to the mouth.
Common mistakes:
- there is a common mistake among non-native Arabic speakers when they pronounce the letter Khā’ (خَـاء), which is pronouncing it similar to the letter K in English.
- Not making it a heavy letter. An example: خالدين
Letter Dāl (the 8th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 6th Light Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Dāl is the 8th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Dāl (دَال) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Dāl (دَال) is the tongue as the top side of the tip of the tongue touches the gums of the front two upper incisors.
Common mistake: Making it heavy. An example: صُدُور.
Letter Dhāl (the 9th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 7th Light Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Dhāl is the 9th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Dhāl (ذَال) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Dhāl (ذَال) is the tongue as the tip of the tongue touches the bottom edge of the front two upper incisors.
Common mistake: pronouncing the letter Dhāl (ذَال) as Letter Zāy (زَاي/زَيْ). An example: الذين.
Letter Rā’ (the 10th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 2nd Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet which is Heavy in some cases and light in others)
Letter Rā’ is the 10th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Rā’ (رَاء) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Rā’ (رَاء) is the tongue as the tip of the tongue touches the hard palate close to the gums of the front two upper incisors.
Common mistakes:
- Making the letter Rā’ (رَاء) heavy when it should be light. An example: مذكر
- Making the letter Rā’ (رَاء) light when it should be heavy. An example: مريم
- Not clarifying it in case of stopping on it at the end of the word. An example: خسر – السحر
- Trilling of the tongue whilst pronouncing the letter which causes the letter to be pronounced multiple times. An example: الرزاق
- Making Dhamma or circling the lips whilst pronouncing the heavy letter Rā’ (رَاء). An example: الرحمن الرحيم
- Pronouncing the letter Rā’ (رَاء) like the letter “R” in English. This leads us to the next question whis is:
What is the difference between the letter Rā’ and the English letter “R”?
As we said, the Point of Articulation of the Letter Rā’ (رَاء) is the tongue as the tip of the tongue touches the hard palate close to the gums of the front two upper incisors. When pronouncing the English letter “R”, however, the tip of the tongue approaches the alveolar ridge or even curled back slightly (the tongue must create an arch by flattening and rising in the middle).
Letter Zāy (the 11th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 8th Light Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Zāy is the 11th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Zāy (زَاي/زَيْ) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Zāy (زَاي/زَيْ) is the tongue as the tip of the tongue touches the edge of the front two lower incisors, thus, the sound is produced and passes through the upper and lower incisors.
Letter Sīn (the 12th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 9th Light Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Sīn is the 12th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Sīn (سِيـن) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Sīn (سِيـن) is the tongue as the tip of the tongue touches the edge of the front two lower incisors, thus, the sound is produced and passes through the upper and lower incisors.
Common mistakes:
- Pronouncing the letter Sīn (سِيـن) heavy. An example: يسطرون
- Pronouncing the letter Sīn (سِيـن) as if it’s the letter Zāy (زَاي/زَيْ). An example: واسجد
Letter Shīn (the 13th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 10th Light Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Shīn is the 13th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Shīn (شِيـن) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Shīn (شِيـن) is the tongue as the middle of the tongue touches what lies opposite, which is the roof of the mouth.
Common mistake: pronouncing the letter Shīn (شِيـن) as a heavy letter when it comes before a heavy letter. An example: شططا
Letter Ṣād (the 14th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 2nd Heavy Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Ṣād is the 14th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Ṣād (صَـاد) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Ṣād (صَـاد) is the tongue as the tip of the tongue touches the edge of the front two lower incisors, thus, the sound is produced and passes through the upper and lower incisors.
Note: As the letter Ṣād (صَـاد) is a heavy letter, the back of the tongue is raised, and this is what makes the difference between the letter Ṣād (صَـاد) and the letter Sīn (سِيـن), as the tongue is not raised with the latter.
Common mistakes:
- Pronouncing the letter Ṣād light. An example: المصير
- Making Dhamma or circling the lips whilst pronouncing the letter Ṣād (صَـاد). An example: الصالحين
Letter Ḍād (the 15th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 3rd Heavy Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Ḍād is the 15th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Ḍād (ضَـاد) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Ḍād (ضَـاد) is the tongue as one or both back sides of the tongue touches the molars and the gum area next to the molars.
Common mistakes:
- Pronouncing the letter Ḍād (ضَـاد) as a heavy letter Dāl (دَال). This happens when one or both back sides of the tongue don’t touch the molars. An example: تفيضون. This is done when pronouncing the letter Ḍād (ضَـاد) by making the tip of the tongue touches the gums of the two front teeth instead of the back side of the tongue.
- Making Qalqala (bouncing the sound) when reading Quran. An example: وقضبا
- Pronouncing the letter Ḍād (ضَـاد) by making the tip of the tongue touches the edges of the two front teeth, which makes the sound looks like the letter Ẓā’ (ظَـاء). An example: الضالين
Letter Ṭā’ (the 16th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 4th Heavy Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Ṭā’ is the 16th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Ṭā’ (طَـاء) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Ṭā’ (طَـاء) is the tongue as the top side of the tip of the tongue touches the gums of the front two upper incisors.
Note: As the letter Ṭā’ (طَـاء) is a heavy letter, the back of the tongue is raised, and this is what makes the difference between the letter Ṭā’ (طَـاء) and the letter Tā’ (تَـــاء) , as the tongue is not raised with the latter.
Common mistake: Making it light. An example: طِباقا.
Letter Ẓā’ (the 17th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 5th Heavy Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Ẓā’ is the 17th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Ẓā’ (ظَـاء) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Ẓā’ (ظَـاء) is the tongue as the tip of the tongue touches the bottom edge of the front two upper incisors.
Note: As the letter Ẓā’ (ظَـاء) is a heavy letter, the back of the tongue is raised, and this is what makes the difference between the letter Ẓā’ (ظَـاء) and the letter Dhāl (ذَال), as the tongue is not raised with the latter.
Letter ‘ayn (the 18th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 11th Light Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter ‘ayn is the 18th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter ‘ayn (عَيْـن) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter ‘ayn (عَيْـن) is the throat as it’s pronounced from the middle part of the throat which lies halfway between the beginning and the end of the throat.
Common mistakes:
- Making it sound looks like the heavy Alif. An example: نعبد
- Making it heavy. An example: عَصَوا
Letter Ghayn (the 19th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 12th Heavy Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Ghayn is the 19th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Ghayn (غَيْـن) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Ghayn (غَيْـن) is the throat as it’s pronounced from the closest part of the throat which is the beginning of the throat, or the closest to the mouth.
Common mistake: pronouncing the Letter Ghayn (غَيْـن) as Letter Khā’ (خَـاء). An example: يغشى
Letter Fā’ (the 20th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 13th Light Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Fā’ is the 20th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Fā’ (فَـاء) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Fā’ (فَـاء) is the tongue as the bottom edge of the front two upper incisors touches the inner bottom lip.
Common mistakes:
- The front two upper incisors touch the bottom lip lightly. An example: تفعلون
- Changing the letter Fā’ (فَـاء) to the letter “V” in English. An example: والضفادع
Letter Qāf (the 21st letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 7th Heavy Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Qāf is the 21st letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Qāf (قَـاف) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Qāf (قَـاف) is the tongue as the deepest part of the tongue touches what lies opposite, which is the roof of the mouth (soft palate).
Common mistakes:
- Adding a whispering sound to the letter Qāf (قَـاف). An example: قالوا
- Changing the letter Qāf (قَـاف) to the letter Kāf (كَـاف) and the letter Kāf (كَـاف) to the letter Qāf (قَـاف). An example: قلب – كلب
- Pronouncing the letter Qāf (قَـاف) light when it has Kasra. An example: الحقِّ
- Excessive air whilst pronouncing the letter Qāf (قَـاف). An example: قبلك
Letter Kāf (the 22nd letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 14th Light Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Kāf is the 22nd letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Kāf (كَـاف) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Kāf (كَـاف) is the tongue as the deepest part of the tongue touches what lies opposite, which is the roof of the mouth (hard palate).
Common mistakes:
- Changing the letter Qāf (قَـاف) to the letter Kāf (كَـاف) and the letter Kāf (كَـاف) to the letter Qāf (قَـاف). An example: قلب – كلب
- Pronouncing the letter Kāf (كَـاف) heavy when it’s preceded by a heavy letter. An example: وتركهم
Letter Lām (the 23rd letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 3rd Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet which is Heavy in some cases and light in others)
Letter Lām is the 23rd letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Lām (لَام) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Lām (لَام) is the tongue as the front side and the tip of the tongue touches what lies opposite to them which are the gums of the two top front incisors, the two top lateral incisors, the two top canines, and the two top premolars.
Common mistakes:
- Making the letter Lām (لَام) heavy when it should be light. An example: اللطيف
- Making the letter Lām (لَام) light when it should be heavy. An example: من الله
- Making Idghaam (merging) for the letter Lām (لَام) and the following letter, especially when it’s followed by the letter Nūn (نُـون) as the point of articulation of the letter Nūn (نُـون) is close to that of the letter Lām (لَام). An example: أنزلناه
- Making Qalqala when pronouncing the letter Lām (لَام) in the state of Al-Sukon. An example: الكتاب
Letter Mīm (the 24th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 15th Light Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Mīm is the 24th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Mīm (مِـيـم) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Mīm (مِـيـم) is the lips as it’s pronounced by closing or pressing the two lips together.
Note: When pronouncing the letter Mīm (مِـيـم), part of the sound comes from the mouth whilst the other part comes from the nose.
Common mistakes:
- Making it heavy when it is followed by a heavy letter or when it comes after a heavy letter. An example: مخمصة
- Making Qalqala (bouncing the sound) when reading Quran when the letter Mīm (مِـيـم) comes in the state of Al-Sukon. An example: يمترون
Letter Nūn (the 25th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 16th Light Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Nūn is the 25th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Nūn (نُـون) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Nūn (نُـون) is the tongue as the tip of the tongue touches the gums of the front two upper incisors.
Note: the Letter Nūn (نُـون) is pronounced slightly behind the gums (towards the upper palate) in comparison to the articulation point of the Letter Lām (لَام). Also, a part of the sound comes from the mouth whilst the other part comes from the nose!
Common mistakes:
- Pronouncing the letter Nūn (نُـون) as a heavy letter. An example: النار
- Not pronouncing the letter Nūn (نُـون) clearly when stopping on it at the end of the word. An example: نستعين
- Making Qalqala (bouncing the sound) when reading Quran, when the letter Nūn (نُـون) comes in the state of Al-Sukon. An example: أنعمت
Letter Hā’ (the 26th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 17th Light Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Hā’ is the 26th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Hā’ (هَـاء) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Hā’ (هَـاء) is the throat as it’s pronounced from the deepest part of the throat which is the furthest away from the mouth and the closest to the chest.
Common mistake: making it heavy. An example: النَّهار
Letter Wāw (the 27th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 18th Light Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Wāw is the 27th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Wāw (وَاو) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Wāw (وَاو) is the lips as it’s pronounced by circling the two lips without meeting completely.
Common mistake: pronouncing the Letter Wāw heavy when followed by a heavy letter. Example: وَاللَّهُ.
Letter Hamza (the 28th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 19th Light Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Hamza is the 28th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Hamza (هَــمْـزَة) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Hamza (هَــمْـزَة) is the throat as it’s pronounced from the deepest part of the throat which is the furthest away from the mouth and the closest to the chest.
Common mistakes:
- Making it heavy when it is followed by a heavy letter. An example: أصابعهم
- Reading it between the Letter Hamza (هَــمْـزَة) and the Mad letter (tasheel). An example: يأيها
- The weakness of its sound in the case of stopping. An example: السماء
Letter Yā’ (the 29th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
(The 20th Light Letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet)
Letter Yā’ is the 29th letter of Arabic Letters Alphabet Arabic and this’s its shape:
What Is The Point of Articulation of the Letter Yā’ (يَـاء) and How to Pronounce It?
The Point of Articulation of the Letter Yā’ (يَـاء) is the tongue as the middle of the tongue touches what lies opposite, which is the roof of the mouth.
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Names of Arabic Letters’ Table
In the next table, we will show you the Names of all Arabic Letters in English and arabic letters translation with the shape of the letter.
| Letter’s Number | Letter’s Shape | Letter’s Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ا | the letter Alif (ألف) |
| 2 | ب | the letter Bā’ (بَـــاء) |
| 3 | ت | the letter Tā’ (تَـــاء) |
| 4 | ث | the letter Thā’ (ثَـــاء) |
| 5 | ج | the letter Jīm (جِـيـم) |
| 6 | ح | the letter Ḥā’ (حَـاء) |
| 7 | خ | the letter Khā’ (خَـاء) |
| 8 | د | the letter Dāl (دَال) |
| 9 | ذ | the letter Dhāl (ذَال) |
| 10 | ر | the letter Rā’ (رَاء) |
| 11 | ز | the letter Zāy (زَاي/زَيْ) |
| 12 | س | the letter Sīn (سِيـن) |
| 13 | ش | the letter Shīn (شِيـن) |
| 14 | ص | the letter Ṣād (صَـاد) |
| 15 | ض | the letter Ḍād (ضَـاد) |
| 16 | ط | the letter Ṭā’ (طَـاء) |
| 17 | ظ | the letter Ẓā’ (ظَـاء) |
| 18 | ع | the letter ‘ayn (عَيْـن) |
| 19 | غ | the letter Ghayn (غَيْـن) |
| 20 | ف | the letter Fā’ (فَـاء) |
| 21 | ق | the letter Qāf (قَـاف) |
| 22 | ك | the letter Kāf (كَـاف) |
| 23 | ل | the letter Lām (لَام) |
| 24 | م | the letter Mīm (مِـيـم) |
| 25 | ن | the letter Nūn (نُـون) |
| 26 | هـ | the letter Hā’ (هَـاء) |
| 27 | و | the letter Wāw (وَاو) |
| 28 | ء | the letter Hamza (هَــمْـزَة) |
| 29 | ي | the letter Yā’ (يَـاء) |
Arabic Alphabet PDF
Arabic Letters Copy Paste
Just click whatever letter on the next Arabic letters alphabet to copy it and paste it wherever you want:
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[copy text=”ث” content=”ث”]
[copy text=”ت” content=”ت”]
[copy text=”ب” content=”ب”]
[copy text=”ا” content=”ا”]
[copy text=”ر” content=”ر”]
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[copy text=”ض” content=”ض”]
[copy text=”ص” content=”ص”]
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