Arabic letter Daad (ض)
ضَاد(Daad)
The four forms
- Isolated
- ض
- Initial
- ضـ
- Medial
- ـضـ
- Final
- ـض
Pronunciation
- How do you say it?
- A 'heavy' d: the side of the tongue against the upper molars and the back of the tongue raised, with voice.
- Sounds like
- No English equivalent. That is why Arabic is called 'the language of daad'.
- Tip for parents
- Don't rush this one; adults find it hard too. At first it is enough that your child hears it is heavier than dal (د).
Words with this letter

ضِفْدَع
frog
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