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Arabic letter Daad (ض)
ضَاد(Daad)
The four forms
- Isolated
- ض
- Initial
- ضـ
- Medial
- ـضـ
- Final
- ـض
Pronunciation
- How do you say it?
- A 'heavy' d: the side of the tongue against the upper molars and the back of the tongue raised, with voice.
- Sounds like
- No English equivalent. That is why Arabic is called 'the language of daad'.
- Tip for parents
- Don't rush this one; adults find it hard too. At first it is enough that your child hears it is heavier than dal (د).
Words with this letter
ضِفْدَع
frog
Practise this letter in the app
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