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9.1: Letter Faa

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Learning Objectives

In this section, you will be able to:

Read and write ف in its different shapes.
Pronounce the letter ف with short and long vowels.

Introduction

The Arabic letter ف (pronounced "Fa") is the twentieth letter of the Arabic alphabet. It is equivalent to the letter "F" in the English alphabet and is pronounced similarly, with air passing through the upper teeth and lower lip. This letter is essential for Arabic learners, as it appears frequently in everyday vocabulary and is fundamental for accurate pronunciation and communication.

The letter ف is used in a variety of common words and phrases. For instance, it appears in the word فِيل (feel, meaning "elephant"), فَرَح (farah, meaning "joy"), and فَم (fam, meaning "mouth"). Its presence in both formal and colloquial Arabic makes it a crucial letter to master for learners aiming to achieve fluency.

Understanding the pronunciation and usage of ف is important not only for speaking but also for reading and writing Arabic. It helps learners to form correct sounds and meanings, enhancing their overall grasp of the language. By practicing and familiarizing yourself with this letter, you will improve your ability to communicate effectively in Arabic, both in written and spoken forms.

The Letter Faa

This letter is pronounced like “f” in the word “feather”. The articulation place of the letter “ف” is the lips, between the inside of the lower lip and the tips/ edges of the two top front incisors. Usually, aspiration occurs with the pronunciation of the letter “ف.”

between the inside of the lower lip and the tips/ edges of the two top front incisors. — Figure $\PageIndex{5}$ : Pronunciation of Letter ف

Pronunciation of letter Faa "ف" with short vowels الحركات and absence of short vowels السكون.

Pronunciation of the Letter Faa ف with Short Vowels and Sukoon
The Marks (Harakat الحركات)	The Letter with the mark	Audio
Fataha الفتحة	فَ
Dhama الضمة	فُ
Kasra الكسرة	فِ
Absence of short vowel Sukoon السكون	فْ

Pronunciation of the letter Faa "ف" with long vowels.

Pronunciation of Letter ف with Long Vowels
The Long Vowel المدود	The Letter with a long vowel	Audio
The long vowel "ا"=aa	فا
The long vowel "و"= oo/uu	فـو
The long vowel "ي"=ee/ii	في

How to Write the Letter Faa

The letter “ف” is a connector letter and can be connected from the two sides. It’s independent and final forms have a tail that is unusual in that it remains on the line rather that dipping below.

To write the independent “ف”, begin above the line and draw a flat loop to your left and down around. Keep the loop of the “ف” small and just above the line, resting on a short neck. Continue along the line into a hook to finish the tail.

To write the initial “فــ”, begin the same way then finish with a connecting segment to attach to the next letter.

The medial “ــفــ” starts from the connecting segment and loops up to the left and back around to the line, then into the connecting segment.

In the medial position, the loop is small and oval-shaped.

The final “ــف” combines the shape of the medial position with the tail of the independent “ف”

Writing Letter ف
Final	Medial	Initial	Isolated
ــف	ـــفـــ	فـــ	ف

Watch the video to learn how to write the letters Faa.

Watch the video to learn more about the letter Faa الحرف فاء. The letter changes shape depending on their position in a word.

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