Arabic letter Waw (و)
وَاو(Waw)
The four forms
- Isolated
- و
- Initial
- و
- Medial
- ـو
- Final
- ـو
This letter does not join the letter after it.
Pronunciation
- How do you say it?
- The lips round and push forward. It is also the long 'oo' vowel (boo).
- Sounds like
- Like the w in 'water'; as a vowel like the oo in 'food'.
- Tip for parents
- Waw never joins the letter after it.
Words with this letter

وَرْدَة
rose

وَلَد
boy
Practise this letter in the app
In Hudhudo your child traces the letter with a finger, hears it and plays with it in an adventure. Try it for free.

