3.1: Letter Baa- الحرف باء
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- Read and write ب in its different shapes.
- Pronounce the letter ب with short and long vowels.
Introduction
The Arabic alphabet is a rich and intricate script used widely across the Arab world and by millions of people globally. Among its 28 letters, the letters ب (Baa), ت (Taa), ث (Thaa), and ن (Noon) hold particular significance due to their common usage and distinctive characteristics. These letters not only form the foundation for many words in the Arabic language but also exemplify the script's unique aesthetic and phonetic properties.
The letter ب (Baa) represents the 'b' sound, similar to its counterpart in English, and is crucial in constructing a variety of everyday words. Following it, the letter ت (Taa) corresponds to the 't' sound, playing a vital role in spoken and written Arabic. The letter ث (Thaa) produces a sound akin to the English 'th' in "think," adding a distinct element to the phonetic landscape of Arabic. Lastly, the letter ن (Noon) conveys the 'n' sound, and its usage is integral in numerous common terms and names.
These letters share a visual similarity in their isolated forms, distinguished by the placement and number of dots above or below them. Understanding and mastering these letters is essential for anyone learning Arabic, as they frequently appear in both simple and complex linguistic constructs. Through their study, learners gain insights into the broader structure and beauty of the Arabic language.
The Letter Baa ب
Pronunciation of The Letter Baa' ب
The letter Baa' ب is pronounced like “b” in English. It is a consonant letter that gives the vowels a frontal quality. The place of articulation for the letter Baa' is by closing the two lips together, using the wet part of the lower lip. Baa' connects from both ends when it is in the middle position.
Pronunciation of letter Baa "ب" with short vowels الحركات and absence of short vowels السكون.
| The Marks (Harakat الحركات) | The Letter with the mark | Audio |
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Fataha الفتحة |
بَ |
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Dhama الضمة |
بُ |
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Kasra الكسرة |
بِ |
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Absence of short vowel Sukoon السكون |
بْ |
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Pronunciation of the letter Baa "ب" with long vowels.
| The Long Vowel المدود | The Letter with a long vowel | Audio |
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The long vowel "ا"=aa |
با |
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The long vowel "و"= oo/uu |
بو |
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| The long vowel "ي"=ee/ii |
بي |
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How to write the letter ب
The letter ب is a connecting letter and attaches to any letter preceding or following it within the same word. The main parts of this letter are the initial tooth and the dot beneath the body, which remain the same in all four shapes of the letter When this letter is placed at the end of a word, a second tooth is added at the tail of the letter. The tail is omitted when ب connects to another letter. You write the letter ب on the line from right to left. Begin with a small tooth or a small hook بـ then continue straight over the line, and end with another hook or tooth. After that, place the dot below the body of the letter. To write the letter ب at the beginning of the word, you write the tooth, and then continue straight as the exact length of the body (connector) and place the dot under the tooth بـ. Letter Baa ب has two connectors or segments. When ب occurs in the middle position, the letter connects to the preceding and following letters ــــبـــ . The final ـب looks like the independent ب. It connects to the preceding letter with the attached segment unless the previous letter does not have a connector. (Watch the video)
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Letter at the End of a Word |
Letter in the Middle of a Word |
Letter at the Beginning of a Word |
Letter Shape |
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| ـب | ـبـ | بـ | ب |
The video below demonstrates how to write the letter Baa' ب :
Query 3.1.
Choose the correct answer(s):
Watch the video to learn more about the letter Baa الحرف باء. The letter changes shape depending on their position in a word.