Long Vowels Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three long vowels referred to as?
A
Letters of Madd
The long vowels are Madd Alif, Madd Waaw, and Madd Yaa.
2
Q
How much does a long vowel lengthen its respective short vowel?
A
By 2x
3
Q
What is the definition of Madd Alif?
A
A bare alif with no hamzah, harakah, or sukun
It is characterized by the letter preceding it having a fathah.
4
Q
What vowel sound does Madd Alif prolong?
A
‘a’ by 2 counts
5
Q
Fill in the blank: A long vowel essentially lengthens its respective short vowel by _______.
A
2x
6
Q
True or False: The letter preceding Madd Alif will always have a dhammah.
A
False
