ʔ
Consonant
/ʔ/ — Glottal stop
Example words
| Word | Arabic |
|---|---|
| أنا | /ʔanaː/ |
| سؤال | /suʔaːl/ |
| أمس | /ʔamsi/ |
| أب | /ʔab/ |
| ماء | /maːʔ/ |
| سماء | /samaːʔ/ |
| بئر | /biʔr/ |
| رأس | /raʔs/ |
| سأل | /saʔala/ |
| أخ | /ʔax/ |
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How to produce this sound
SoundGlottal stop.
TongueDo not force oral tongue constriction; the main action is at the glottis. Build full closure at the target place, then release with a controlled burst.
LipsKeep lips neutral.
JawKeep jaw stable with only enough opening for a crisp release.
VoiceCoordinate voicing onset and offset cleanly for this segment.
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