Places of Articulation
Al Jauf (The Empty Space in the Mouth)
The Empty Space
The empty space stretching from above the throat where the two vocal cords are until the two lips
Key Points
- • These are the madd (prolongation) letters
- • They require an open mouth cavity for proper pronunciation
- • The airflow should be smooth and unobstructed
Al Halq (The Throat)
Deepest Part of the Throat
Pronounced from the deepest part of the throat
Middle Part of the Throat
Pronounced from the middle of the throat
Closest Part of the Throat
Pronounced from the closest part of the throat
Key Points
- • The space between the larynx and the deepest part of the tongue
- • Each pair of letters shares the same point of articulation
- • The throat has three distinct areas of pronunciation
- • Practice with proper airflow for clear pronunciation
Al Lisaan (The Tongue) - Non-Tip Group
Base of Tongue
Pronounced from the furthest point of the tongue touching what is directly above it of the soft palate
Middle of Tongue
Pronounced from just after the articulation point of "Qaaf" (ق) touching what lies directly above it of the hard palate
Front Tongue with Hard Palate
Pronounced from the front part of the tongue, just short of the tip, touching what is directly above it of the hard palate
Either Edge of the Tongue
Pronounced from either edge of the tongue
Nearest Part of the Edge of the Tongue
Pronounced from the nearest part of the edge of the tongue touching the gums while the sides of the tongue are lowered to allow air to flow around them.
Pronunciation Tips
- • Ensure proper tongue placement for each letter
- • These letters require precise tongue positioning
- • The sound should flow smoothly
- • Pay attention to the distinction between similar sounds
- • Maintain consistent airflow
- • Practice with slow, deliberate movements
Al Lisaan (The Tongue) - Tip Group
Tip with Gums
Pronounced from the tip of the tongue touching the gums
Tip with Root of Upper Teeth
Pronounced where the tip of the tongue touches the hard palate slightly behind the point where the tongue touches for the letter "Noon" (ن)
Tip with Upper Teeth
Pronounced from the tip of the tongue touching the root of the upper incisors
Tip with Lower Teeth
Pronounced with a whistling sound from the tip of the tongue touching the top of the lower incisors, with leaving a small gap between the tongue and the lower incisors
Tip with Gum Line
Pronounced from the tip of the tongue touching the lower part of the upper incisors
Practice Tips
- • Focus on the exact point of contact
- • Practice the rolling of ر carefully
- • Maintain proper nasal resonance for ن
- • Note the side emission of air for ل
- • Distinguish between light and heavy sounds
- • Listen for the distinct whistling sound in س، ص، ز
- • Maintain proper air flow between teeth
- • Keep the tongue position consistent
Ash Shafataan (The Lips)
Inner Lower Lip
Pronounced using inner lower lip with tip of upper teeth
Both Lips
Pronounced using both lips
Practice Tips
- • Focus on proper lip positioning
- • Pronounce و by leaving a gap between the lips while circling them
- • Maintain proper tension in the lips
Al Khayshoom (The Nasal Passage)
Nasal Letters
Pronounced with air passing through the nasal passage
Key Points
- • The nasal passage is used when pronouncing ghunnah (nasalization)
- • The sound resonates in the nasal cavity
- • Proper nasalization is crucial for correct pronunciation