Short Vowels And Sukun Flashcards
What are short vowels referred to in Tajweed?
‘harakahs’
The term ‘harakah’ literally means movement; harakahs result in movement.
How many short vowels (harakahs) are there?
3
These short vowels can accompany any of the letters.
What is a letter with a harakah on it called?
‘mutaharrik’
This term indicates that the letter is in motion due to the harakah.
What sound does the fathah represent?
‘a’
It is essentially a short alif.
How is the fathah pronounced?
Open your mouth and relax your tongue as if you’re about to pronounce an alif.
This pronunciation technique helps in articulating the sound correctly.
What is the second short vowel (harakah) and its representation?
‘Kasrah’
The kasrah is represented as a slanting stroke below the letter.
What sound does the kasrah represent?
‘i’
It is essentially a short yaa.
Fill in the blank: The term ‘harakah’ literally means _______.
‘movement’
This is relevant as harakahs lead to the movement of letters.
How do you pronounce the kasrah?
Lower your jaw and raise the middle of your tongue as if you are about to pronounce a yag
The pronunciation technique ensures clarity of the sound.
What is the dhummah in Tajweed?
A short vowel sound represented by the letter ‘u’
The dhummah is illustrated as a comma above the letter.
How do you pronounce the dhummah?
Form a circle with your two lips and lift the back of your tongue as if you’re about to pronounce a waaw
This technique helps in achieving the correct sound.
What is the visual representation of the dhummah?
A comma above the letter
The dhummah appears on all letters of the alphabet, indicating its application.
What is the relationship between dhummah and waaw?
The dhummah is essentially a short waaw
Understanding this relationship aids in proper pronunciation.
Fill in the blank: The dhummah is presented as a _______ above the letter.
comma
This visual cue is essential for identifying the dhummah in text.
True or False: The kasrah is a long vowel sound.
False
The kasrah is classified as a short vowel sound.
What is a mutaharrik letter?
A letter that undergoes a two-step pronunciation process involving its articulation point and the articulation point of the harakah/short vowel.
What are the two steps involved in pronouncing a mutaharrik letter?
- Articulation point of the letter
- Articulation point of the harakah/short vowel
What is the difference between a sukun and a short vowel?
The sukun is NOT a short vowel and thus NOT a harakah.
How is the sukun represented in modern Arabic?
As a complete circle.
Fill in the blank: A letter with a sukun is referred to as a _______.
[sakin letter]
True or False: A sukun is a type of harakah.
False
