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Arabic Alphabet

The Arabic alphabet consists of 28 letters and is written from right to left. It is the foundation of the Quran, Arabic language, and Islamic studies. Here you will find Arabic letters with pronunciation, examples with vowels, and a clear guide to writing Arabic. Perfect for beginners, students of Arabic, and Quran learners.

Arabic Alphabet Letters

In the Arabic alphabet, each letter has a name and a specific pronunciation. Below are the letters along with their names and sounds.

Letter: The Arabic letter. Name: The name of the letter in Arabic Phonetic. Audio: Click the speaker icon to hear the pronunciation.

Click on the speaker icon next to each letter to hear its pronunciation.

Vowels in Arabic (Harakāt)

In Arabic, there are no letters for short vowels: diacritical marks are used instead. There are:

Short vowels

Soukoun

Indicates the absence of a vowel. ـْ Example: بْ = "b"

Shadda

Doubles the consonant. ـّ Example: بّ = "bb"

Long vowels

Letter Shapes Depending on Position

In Arabic, each letter has 4 different forms depending on whether it appears alone, at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end of a word.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Arabic Alphabet, Arabic Letters, and Learning Arabic for Quran Reading

How many letters are in the Arabic alphabet? Arabic letters and Arabic alphabet guide

The Arabic alphabet has 28 letters, written from right to left. Learning the Arabic letters is the first step in mastering Arabic reading, pronunciation, and Quran recitation.

Is Arabic hard to learn for beginners? Learn Arabic letters and Arabic pronunciation

Arabic is easy to start with when you focus on the Arabic alphabet and Arabic pronunciation. With regular practice of Arabic letters and sounds, beginners quickly progress in reading the Quran and learning Arabic.

Can I learn the Arabic alphabet for Quran reading? Learn Quran Arabic letters

Yes! Mastering the Arabic alphabet is the first essential step to reading the Quran in its original Arabic language. Learning Arabic letters helps you improve Quran recitation and understand Arabic grammar.

What are the short vowels in Arabic? Arabic vowels, Fatha, Damma, Kasra

The short vowels in Arabic are Fatha (a), Damma (u), and Kasra (i). They are written as diacritical marks above or below the Arabic letters. Learning these vowels is crucial for proper Arabic pronunciation and Quran reading.

How do I pronounce Arabic letters correctly? Arabic pronunciation guide

You can listen to the correct pronunciation of each Arabic letter by clicking the speaker icons next to each letter in the Arabic alphabet section. Practicing Arabic pronunciation improves Quran recitation and Arabic reading skills.