Arabic Alphabet Learning Tool

Arabic Alphabet

Alif

Bāʾ

Tāʾ

Thāʾ

Jīm

Ḥāʾ

Khāʾ

Dāl

Dhāl

Rāʾ

Zāy

Sīn

Shīn

Ṣād

Ḍād

Ṭāʾ

Ẓāʾ

ʿAyn

Ghayn

Fāʾ

Qāf

Kāf

Lām

Mīm

Nūn

Hāʾ

Wāw

Yāʾ

Alif

Transliteration: ā

Pronunciation

The letter Alif is the first letter of the Arabic alphabet. It represents a long vowel sound /aː/.

Listen to the pronunciation and try to repeat it.

Examples

أَب

Father (ab)

أُم

Mother (umm)

إسْم

Name (ism)

Practice Arabic

Reinforce your learning with these interactive practice activities:

Pronunciation Practice

Record yourself and compare with native pronunciation

Letter Matching Game

Match letters with their sounds and names

Writing Practice

Learn to write Arabic letters with interactive guides

Learning Tips

Consistent Practice

Practice for short periods daily rather than long sessions occasionally. Even 10-15 minutes daily can yield significant results over time.

Listen and Repeat

Arabic has sounds that don’t exist in English. Listen carefully to native pronunciation and try to imitate it as closely as possible.

Writing Practice

Arabic letters change form based on their position in a word. Practice writing each letter in all its forms: isolated, initial, medial, and final.