5.1: The Letter Jeem- الحرف جيم
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- Read and write ج in its different shapes.
- Pronounce the letter ج with short and long vowels.
Introduction
The letter Jeem (ج) is the fifth letter of the Arabic alphabet and one of the fundamental building blocks of the language. It holds a significant place in Arabic phonetics and is pronounced with a sound similar to the "j" in the English word "jam" in most dialects. However, in some regional dialects, it can have a soft "g" sound, similar to the "s" in the English word "measure."
Understanding and correctly pronouncing the letter Jeem is crucial for anyone learning Arabic. It plays a vital role in the language, helping form numerous words and conveying precise meanings. Mastery of this letter contributes significantly to improving reading, writing, and speaking skills in Arabic.
The letter Jeem is relatively straightforward to learn, especially when comparing its sound to similar sounds in other languages, making it accessible for non-native speakers. By grasping the nuances of Jeem, learners can enhance their overall proficiency in Arabic.
The Letter Jeem ج
Pronunciation of letter ج
The letter ج is pronounced from the middle of the tongue, and what lies opposite to it from the middle of the roof of the mouth. The letter ج is often mispronounced by Arabs and non-Arabs, with a softer sound, like the French “J” as in the word “bonjour.” The letter ج is pronounced in Egyptian dialect as “G” in English. For example, the name “Jamal” is pronounced as “Gamal” in Egyptian. In the Syrian dialect, it is pronounced like the “J” in “Java.” To pronounce ج correctly, you must use the middle of the tongue, and then concentrate on not allowing any sound or air out. (See figure \(\PageIndex{1}\))
Pronunciation of letter Jeem "ج" 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 |
جَ |
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Dhama الضمة |
ُج |
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Kasra الكسرة |
جِ |
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Absence of short vowel Sukoon السكون |
جْ |
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Pronunciation of the letter Jeem "ج" with long vowels.
| The Long Vowel المدود | The Letter with a long vowel | Audio |
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The long vowel "ا"=aa |
جَا |
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The long vowel "و"= oo/uu |
جو |
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| The long vowel "ي"=ee/ii | جي |
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How to write the letter ج
To write the independent ج, begin at a point above the line, make a small hook, draw a line straight across, then change direction and swing down below the line into the tail. Finally, place the dot in the middle, in the “belly” of the letter. However, the writing of letter ج is different in handwriting and print.
To write ج as initial position, begin with the hook, as you did with independent form, then slant down toward the line into a point just above the line. Then, instead of curving down into the tail, continue into connecting segment جـ. Place the dot underneath the hook of the letter.
The medial shape of the letter jeem is like this ــجـ it is the same shape of the jeem when it comes as initial but, it has continuing line from left and right side so, it can be linked to other letters when it comes in the middle of the word, then the dot goes underneath the hook of the letter.
For the final shape ــج draw a connecting segment from the line, then draw upwards and over. The final position has the same tail as the independent position. (Watch the video)
| Final | Medial | Initial | Isolated |
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| ــج | ــجـ | جــ |
ج |
Watch the video to learn how to write the letter Jeem
Watch the video to learn more about the letter Jeem الحرف جيم. The letter changes shape depending on their position in a word.