Tall Strokes and Curves
Learn ط, ظ, ع and غ, then use their dots to tell them apart.
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طTurtleThe Turtle’s raised neck makes the tall stroke. Its shell makes the loop, and its foot runs along the bottom.
For ط, start with the t in the English word "turtle". Raise the back of your tongue and pull it back as you say t.
طـstart
ـطـmiddle
ـطend
طalone
Hear the Difference
ت
ط
ت sounds like the t in the English word "table". ط has a fuller, deeper sound. Listen to both, then try saying them!