Reading Marks and Numbers
Read more marks and numbers, then try words and phrases!
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More Reading Marks
You are nearly there! These marks help you read words aloud. You may see them in the Qurʾān and in books for children.
ٰ
A Small ا
The tiny ا above the letter marks a long "a" sound. In everyday writing, this mark is often left out.
ً
An Added n Sound
The doubled mark on لً adds an "n" after its vowel. In أَهْلًا (welcome), it makes the word end in "an".