Arabic Alphabet
The 28 letters, how they connect, the short vowels, and everyday words — tap the speaker to hear each one.
like the 'a' in father
like 'b' in book
like 't' in tea
like 'th' in think
like 'j' in jam
a deep, breathy 'h'
like 'ch' in Bach
like 'd' in day
like 'th' in this
a rolled 'r'
like 'z' in zebra
like 's' in sun
like 'sh' in ship
a heavy, emphatic 's'
a heavy, emphatic 'd'
a heavy, emphatic 't'
a heavy 'th' (as in this)
a deep throat sound, unique to Arabic
like a French 'r' (gargled)
like 'f' in fun
a deep 'k' from the back of the throat
like 'k' in kite
like 'l' in light
like 'm' in moon
like 'n' in night
like 'h' in hello
like 'w' in water
like 'y' in yes
Audio is generated by AI for learning purposes. For Qur'anic recitation (tajwīd), please study with a qualified teacher.