4.1: Letter Yaa-الحرف ياء
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- Read and write ي in its different shapes.
- Pronounce the letter ي with short and long vowels.
- Learn different functions of the letter ي.
Introduction
The letter Yaa (ياء) is the twenty-eighth and final letter of the Arabic alphabet. It holds a significant place in Arabic script due to its versatile roles and unique features. Represented as "ي" in its isolated form, Yaa is pronounced like the English "y" as in "yes" or sometimes like a long "ee" as in "see," depending on its placement and context within a word.
Functions of the Letter Yaa
- Consonantal Function:
- When Yaa is used as a consonant, it produces the "y" sound, as in the word "يَد" (yad), meaning "hand."
- In this role, Yaa can appear at the beginning (يَ), middle (ـيـ), or end (ـي) of a word, maintaining its consonantal sound throughout.
- Vowel Function (Long Vowel):
- Yaa also functions as a long vowel "ee," extending the vowel sound similar to the "ee" in "see." An example is the word "كِتَابِي" (kitābī), meaning "my book."
- As a long vowel, it elongates the preceding vowel sound and appears in the middle or at the end of words.
- Yaa with Sukoon (Diphthong Creation):
- Yaa combines with certain vowels to form diphthongs, blending two vowel sounds into a single syllable. An example is the combination of Yaa with Fatḥah (a short "a" sound) to produce the diphthong "ay," as in "بَيْت" (bayt), meaning "house."
- Possessive Pronoun:
- In Arabic, Yaa is used as a suffix to indicate possession, similar to "my" in English. For instance, "كِتَابِي" (kitābī) translates to "my book."
- This possessive Yaa is attached to the end of nouns to denote ownership, making it an essential grammatical tool in constructing possessive phrases.
The letter Yaa (ياء) is a multifaceted character in the Arabic language, serving both consonantal and vocalic purposes. Its ability to function as a consonant, long vowel, possessive pronoun marker, and diphthong creator showcases its versatility and importance. Understanding the various roles of Yaa is crucial for mastering Arabic pronunciation, reading, and grammar.
The Letter Yaa' ي
Pronunciation of The Letter Yaa' ي
The letter Yaa’ ي is pronounced “ee” when acting as a vowel. It can also be a consonant at the beginning of a word, middle, or end, and it can carry a short vowel, be preceded, or be followed by a long vowel.
The consonant yaa' ي is pronounced like the sound of the English letter "y" in the word "yes." Yaa' place of articulation is in the middle of the tongue and what lies opposite to it from the roof of the mouth. It connects from both ends when it is in the middle position.
Pronunciation of letter "ي" 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 |
يَ |
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Dhama الضمة |
يُ |
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Kasra الكسرة |
يِ |
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Absence of short vowel Sukoon السكون |
يْ |
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Pronunciation of the letter Yaa "ي" with long vowels
| The Long Vowel المدود | The Letter with a long vowel | Audio |
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The long vowel "ا"=aa |
يا |
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The long vowel "و"= oo/uu |
يو |
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| The long vowel "ي"=ee/ii | يي |
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How to write the letter ي
The letter ي is a connecting letter. The letter ي is written like ب ت ث in the initial and medial positions. When writing the independent ي, begin above the line and curve slightly upwards and around in an "s" like shape. Continue below the line into a broad, flat curve, and bring the tail back up over the line. You write the final ي the same, but with the addition of a segment.
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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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| ـي | ـيـ | يـ | ي |
The video below demonstrates how to write the letter Yaa' ي :
Query 1
Choose the correct answer(s):
Watch the video to learn more about the letter Yaa الحرف ياء. The letter changes shape depending on their position in a word.