Learn The Arabic Alphabet (Egyptian Arabic)
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In this episode of Egyptian Arabic with Eslam Badawy, I introduce listeners to the Egyptian Arabic alphabet, focusing on pronunciation and unique sounds. The episode is structured to help learners understand the differences between Egyptian Arabic and Modern Standard Arabic, emphasizing the importance of practicing the sounds of each letter.
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ا – alif
ب beh
ت – teh
ث seh
ج – geem (pronounced like “g” in “go” in Egyptian Arabic)
ح – 7ah (strong “h” sound)
خ – khah (like “kh” in “Khaled”)
د – daal
ذ – zaal (often pronounced as daal in Egyptian Arabic)
ر – reh
ز – zien
س – seen
ش – sheen
ص – ṣaad (heavy “s”)
ض – ḍaad (heavy “d”)
ط – ṭah (heavy “t”)
ظ – ẓah (often pronounced like ḍaad or zaay in Egyptian Arabic)
ع – 3ayn (deep throat sound)
غ – ghayn (like French “r” in “Paris”)
ف feh
ق – qaf (in Egyptian Arabic, often pronounced as a glottal stop "’" like in “uh, oh”)
ك – kaaf
ل – laam
م – meem
ن – noon
هـ – heh (soft “h”)
و – waw
ي –yeh
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