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آ
Alef with Mad
â
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Shape and sound
آ is called Alef with Mad. The wavy mark above the Alef is part of the character. It represents a long â sound. Listen to the letter name and look at its shape.
Transliteration is only an approximate pronunciation guide.
Read and understand
Read from right to left. The Mad mark above the Alef is part of the character. Compare آ with ا; they are different forms.
آ
Show meaning
Alef with Mad: a long â sound.
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Find every آ
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Your homework
Write آ three times with the template and three times without it. Say the name aloud. Check the upright stroke and the Mad mark.
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Start at the top and draw the upright stroke downwards. Lift the pen and add Mad above it. Handwriting can vary.
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