In the Arabic alphabet, each letter has a name and a specific pronunciation. Below are the letters along with their names and sounds.
Click on the speaker icon next to each letter to hear its pronunciation.
In Arabic, there are no letters for short vowels: diacritical marks are used instead. There are:
بَ
= "ba"بُ
= "bu"بِ
= "bi"Indicates the absence of a vowel. ـْ Example: بْ = "b"
Doubles the consonant. ـّ Example: بّ = "bb"
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.