AVOID these FOUR mistakes with غ + خ | Makharij & Sifaat Lesson 4 | Arabic101

Summary

In Lesson Four of the Maharaj and Soifat series, the focus is on two important Arabic sounds produced from the nearest part of the throat: the letters 'Ra' and 'Ha'. Both sounds involve the movement of the root of the tongue and the soft palate, with 'Ra' being a voiced sound and 'Ha' being voiceless. The lesson details their correct pronunciation, common mistakes to avoid, and tips for distinguishing them from similar sounds. Learners are cautioned about the importance of proper articulation to prevent mispronunciations that could alter meaning in Quranic recitation.

Takeaways

• 😀 The lesson focuses on the pronunciation of the Arabic sounds Ra' (ر) and Ha' (ح), which are articulated from the throat.
• 😀 Ra' (ر) and Ha' (ح) are produced using the root of the tongue and the soft palate, with distinct articulation points.
• 😀 Ra' (ر) is a voiced sound, meaning it involves vocal cord vibration, while Ha' (ح) is voiceless, meaning there is no vocal cord vibration.
• 😀 Ra' (ر) is articulated from a deeper point in the throat than Ha' (ح), which comes from a slightly shallower point.
• 😀 Both Ra' (ر) and Ha' (ح) are continuous sounds, meaning they can be extended without complete closure between the tongue and soft palate.
• 😀 Common mistakes for Ra' (ر) include pressing the tongue too hard against the soft palate, which can create a cough-like sound.
• 😀 Another mistake for Ra' (ر) is assimilating it with Ha' (ح) when followed by voiceless sounds, resulting in a mix-up of the two sounds.
• 😀 Over-exaggerating Ra' (ر) pronunciation or adding extra sounds, like 'w' or 'a', can lead to incorrect pronunciation.
• 😀 Common mistakes for Ha' (ح) include mixing it with snoring-like sounds, which occurs when it is exaggerated too much.
• 😀 It is important to avoid mispronouncing these sounds, as incorrect pronunciation can change the meaning of words, especially in Quranic recitation.

Q & A

What are the three articulation points of the throat mentioned in the script?

The three articulation points of the throat are: the farthest part with the letters Hamza and Ha (discussed in lesson two), the middle part with the letters discussed in lesson three, and the nearest part of the throat with the letters Rein and Ha.

What are the main articulators used to produce the sounds of Rein and Ha?

The main articulators are the root of the tongue (the farthest part of the tongue) and the soft palate, which is the soft part at the back of the roof of the mouth.

How is the Rein sound produced?

The Rein sound is produced when the root of the tongue is raised to almost touch the soft palate. The sound is continuous, produced by vibrating the vocal cords, and there should be no full connection between the tongue and the palate.

What is the key difference between the Rein and Ha sounds?

The Rein sound is produced from a deeper point in the throat, while the Ha sound is produced from a slightly shallower point. Additionally, Rein is a voiced sound, while Ha is voiceless.

What causes the Rein sound to flow smoothly?

The Rein sound flows smoothly because the root of the tongue is almost touching the soft palate, but not fully, allowing air to pass continuously without interruption, creating a vibration from the vocal cords.

What common mistake do learners make when pronouncing the Rein sound?

A common mistake is pressing the root of the tongue against the soft palate too hard, which results in the sound being cut off and resembling a cough rather than a smooth Rein sound.

How can the Rein and Ha sounds be mistakenly mixed?

The Rein and Ha sounds may be mixed if the sounds are assimilated into one another, especially when the Rein sound is followed by the Ha sound. This happens when the articulation points are too close, resulting in a merged sound.

What is the mistake that occurs when the Rein sound is pronounced with too much emphasis?

When the Rein sound is pronounced with too much emphasis, it can lead to excessive vibration in the throat or cause the production of a snoring-like sound, which is incorrect.

What is the main issue when mixing Rein with Ha in the context of Quranic recitation?

Mixing Rein with Ha when the sounds are surrounded by voiceless letters is a serious mistake because it changes the meaning of the word in Quranic recitation, where precise pronunciation is essential.

What mistake should be avoided when pronouncing the Ha sound?

The mistake to avoid when pronouncing Ha is mixing its sound with the snoring-like sound, which is caused by over-exaggerating the Ha sound and articulating it too far forward in the mouth. Ha should come from deeper in the throat.