Introduction to Alif, Ta, and Tha (ب)
Lesson 2
Pronunciation - Alif
The sound made by "a" in the English word 'cart'
Pronunciation - taa
The sound made by "t" in the English word 'tall'
Pronunciation - thaa
The sound made by "th" in the English word 'three'
Key Points
Mnemonic associations will skyrocket your memorization. By linking an image to a word, you remember it better. Here's some ideas to get you started.
Taa (ت): Imagine someone tapping two drumsticks together, making a "t t t" sound—just like the "Taa"!
Thaa (ث): Picture someone bringing their tongue and teeth together at the front of their mouth (resembling the three dots) and saying "th th th" softly, matching the sound of "Thaa."
Alif (ا): Visualize a long, straight tongue (like the shape of Alif) sticking out and making an "aaaaa" sound.