Arabic- A'yn (ع)

[soha12103]

The sound of A'yn comes from the middle part of the Throat. Qaaf comes from the Uvula area

[royaltornado]

Exits the Arabic letters, each letter has a way out of the throat and mouth of his own, you can feel the experience in this arrangement from right to left

ع ح هـ خ غ ء ق ك ج ش ض ص س ز ط د ت ظ ذ ث ل ن ف ب م و ا ي .

[kipdude1]

This is the most informative lesson that I've ever had on the ع letter. شكرا Maha. :)

[ForeverAndOneDay101]

Omg, I had to throw up when I tried this!

[Martine826]

Wonderful video! Really clear! Thank you:)

[milkyroadtube]

Interesing, that in Hebrew it's ארוס , with an Alef not 3ayn عروس I think it's the only word where arabic 3ayn corresponds to Hebrew Alef. If somebody knows more such words (Arabic 3ayn-Hebrew Alef or vice versa) , please let me know! And thank you Maha for the best 3ayn explanation I've ever seen!

[Serrocs]

ayen is like puking but hold it back awwwwweeeeee .

[hgsvdu123]

صح

[MIDNAq1LINK]

ARGH! This isn't easy!

[bloowflower]

ohh ayn is so difficult :(((

[Mandu1990age]

loool, the sounds made. WE all can do it guys and girls

[cpmower]

I know I am a dork for saying this. But, I am glad that my Arabic professor is going to be an old dude. Because I would be VERY unfocused in your class...haha. I now need a throat drop for "choking" myself. :-)

[luhhkmm]

Thank you Maha!!! This was very helpfull!! MAasalama!!

[sa5tta1]

you emphasize the letter too much while pronouncing it

[lulum28]

"I need water" lol!



[soupjam]

Thank you Maha, keep up the good work.

[snoiprocs16]

"Choking your self to make the sound?" I don't know, in Chinese culture they will considered that as bad Omen or bad luck, it is similar to pronounce Mandarin (Chinese) word of letter four (4), to pronounce that, you must say, ssssseerk (like choking yourself), that is why number four is really a taboo in chinese culture, it is like the number 13 in the western world. For me as Malay & Muslim, we just reduce the air that coming out of our nose to make the sound A'yn, that is easier than choking.

[TheXanian]

@snoiprocs16

No, you're wrong, the reason why number 4 is a taboo in Chinese culture is because the Chinese pronunciation for number 4 is very similar to the Chinese pronunciation of death.

[faten87]

@6:45 looolllll I'd need water too after contracting my uvulae so much :P

[SDbarcafn]

lol love the arguileh in the background!

[Ziadzmb]

well done

[GozoTeen]

ghajn - eye

ghasfur - bird

gharbi - arab

ghaziza - my dear (f)

ghaziz - my dear (m)

maghsra - olive mill

words in maltese :)

[moselignende]

When I start with a normal a-sound and then try to restrict the muscle in my throat my voice fades into almost a whisper and I can't finish with that strength that makes the ع sounds so cool. Does anyone else have this problem?

[moselignende]

This is so far the best video on the pronunciation of ع I've seen! Thank you so much! :-)

[IrisMG]

She's right, choking or gagging, constricting the back of the throat really is the only way to make this sound. Yes your throat will hurt because you are using muscles not normally used in our speech, but like with any workout your throat muscles will get used to it.

Now, I want Maha to make one like this but for the ghayn, because that's the most difficult Arabic letter of all! I know it's like the French r, but in words like Raghadan and Nagham (Maha's sister) it's not smooth! lol

[allahis100]

Aaa''ynn

[MsDjessa]

Without a doubt you´re funniest lesson : )

[SubjectAlpha100]

You helped me so much! I think I can finally pronounce 'ayn correctly. No one else explains it as well as you!

[mayan204]

where r u from 

[seabird2010sp]

cool ....

[000mich000]

oh my Allah!! thank you so much!!! i think i FINALLY have this down!!! i have been trying SOOOOO harddd! i can't thin kyou enough, Maha!!! love ya!

[piedijon]

6:46 is the best. Thank you for this! It is great, and you are very cool!

[awkwardk28]

I'm having a problem with ع but i think i can pronounce it. I've listened to some native speakers, and I think I've got down their pronunciation, but I still don't know how you are pronouncing your ع. you said u use the uvula, but that would mean i should put the back of my tongue in the same position as ق and غ... is that right? or should I put my tongue in the same place as ح ?

the way i'm doing it is with the same position as ح.

[jarmanmichael]

very helpful! shukran jaziilan!

[dady738]

Thank you for your hard work :) 

[tcporcaria]

Realy helpfull ... 

[jimmyjinjer]

My throat hurts now :( عععععععععع

[bertrand80109]

i was in lebanon and i learned arabic i wish you could say me how is my prononciation of this tetter "3ayn" wa choukran and bravo 3ala darsik chi bijannin !

[MemphisBlueAgain]

She is really lovely...Anyway the pronounciation of خ is also hard. I've read somewhere it is like the sound of when you moistening eyeglasses. So my advice is to wear sunglasses this summer and practice as often as possible :)

[yazeed4]

@MemphisBlueAgain hhhhhh right. it's true .. خخخخخ 

[baseta11]

marhaba maha , i am palestinian too .. best regards

[aboode118]

Are you ARABIC native speaker??

[SuperGoose134]

kinda of like the "a" in hat but a little bit sharper

[SuperKarina1988]

i was laughing the whole time.. but i will try.. thank you! :)

[jasminchantals]

You know, it also sort of sounds like a very exaggerated "nein" in German (which means "no"). Nein without the n - ein

Another place of reference for anyone....

[MelonColli3]

somebody needs to teach her how to improve her pronounciation in english hahahha

[hakeem89968]

i will crush my throat - _ - - _ - .i think it will be better to try to close the end of the throat when making the sound to pronounce this letter

[agaefendi]

just act like you would bite into a big fruit while yyou are very hungry

[emilydouradoboo]

Thanks soooooooo much much much much, u are amazing teacher :) post more videos please, i will be so much happy.. i have a problem to pronunciate all alphabet :D but i keep trying!

[oliff18]

looool shokraaaannnn :D i had fun

[HarnesX]

it's latin (uvulae)

[enigmaUnknown]

It's made with the pharynx not uvula. It's compressing pharynx. The uvula is what is used for ghein.

[AndrewzDescent]

I reeeally like learning from you; you are good-humored, well-educated, and very kind/nice. Are you a professor?

[Elthiopia]

Maha, your eyes are so beautiful. Just complementing. :)

[celtikrain]

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH MAHAAAAA

YOU ARE A WONDERFUL TEACHER

I'LL BECOME AN ENGLISH TEACHER IN 2 MORE YEARS ISA!

YOUR METHODOLOGY IS REALLY HELPFUL

I HAVE BEEN WATCHING THIS VIDEO FOR 3 WEEKS, AND NOW FINALLY I THINK I CAN DO THE SOUND 3AYN.

SHOKRAN MOOOOT YA MAHA!!!!

[tbb999111]

ok did you read my mind ??? that's just what i needed!!! thanks you so mucho! shokran!

[sabahr911]

LMAO ,,, nice :P

[AnMiNi22]

it's like you vomitated bleeeaah... without b

[GavriellaMichal]

You are so funny. You don't mind messing up. thank you :)

[elchami743]

I learned to pronounce this letter trying to drag the A sound inward toward my throat, let's remember the letters J and G are uttered from the throat, so I started to take the A sound toward my throat, and I also tried to pronounce the vowel A normally and later immediately in the back of my mouth like a gutural sound to be sure that i am making the sound from my throat and now i can make the 3 sound easily. My lebanese friend says i do it well.

[AlligatorJaws]

from 5:03 to 5:06

LOL :P

[cybertrance1]

u know i realy like u w7abet el argele ele warake ;)

[ultradestruction]

You're got a smart brain, fine wavy silky black hair, and smooth tan skin.

[Elo4kin]

You are wonderful teacher!!! Thank you! Your explanation really helped.

[Kreloar]

غ‎ is not very difficult to pronounce, it's found in several European languages, it's a French r, but weaker, it's a voiced version of the "ch" found in Loch in Scottish or in German and in Russian. But the ع‎‎ is much more difficult to pronounce just because it's a very rare sound.

[EurovisionSongFreak]

I was laughing really loud when you said "My technices - Choke yourself!" :D

Really good leason :D!

[sal7ani]

crazy teacher lol 

[charmandan]

ahlan wa sahlan maha, ana ismee Juan u ana min Uruguay. Ohibbu al lugha al arabyya katheran!!! I love your videos and the way you teach is unbelievable.

I can honestly tell you that i am very lucky to have found your channel :) Keep up the nice work! Ma'a salama!

[soulZAX11]

hl enty mase7ya????enty labsa slaleeb??

[jmbpastor]

Maha, thank you so much for this video. So easy to understand your style of teaching. This is one of your best instructional videos in my opinion... Shukran! John

[ProudAfghanii]

hahah funny :D

[victorshikhman]

Either I learn to pronounce this or choke myself trying!

[iluvgh3tt0princ3ss]

you pronounce it You've-You-La ;-) Uvulas or Uvulae is plural

[mmnoorh]

looking awesome!!:)

[Her00z111]

you should be an arabic teacher :)

[fra1977]

vorrei chiederti un paio di cose riguardo la tua iniziativa..

ne avevo una in mente ma...

[CherishWiseShouting]

this stuff is tough, but your videos are super helpful. i think i might be able to figure this stuff out now. Thanks a million

[yaribelluna]

please in italy please please

[kirukivi30]

ur so funny ... ur great, thanx

[spanpinki]

Making that sound is hard it makes me puke. Don't know why.

[themanbelowthewind]

You are so full of energy... You are enjoying it, you are doing it with passion. Most of all, you are extremely beautiful, with a tinge of naughtiness and sense of humour in you. Keep it up.

[lesterdiamond5]

@themanbelowthewind I hate when low lifes like that leave comments like that about my wife.

[lostlover4815]

U ARE REALLY TEACHER MAHA!

[marcored24]

BRAVA MAHA!!!!! ;-)))

[anaallison]

keep up the great work

[RenanSouzaDaMotta]

Complicadíssimo, e pra brasileiro aprender árabe aqui fica díficil porque não tem muito livro em português que fale sobre o assunto xD

[mutaryim]

Hola Maha, thanks

In my case I don't know how to make the diference when pronouncing the different vocalisations of 3ain:

- with fatha

- with damma and

- with kasra,

and how can I know when is vocalised and when it is not (i.e. with sukun).

I don't know how to recognise and reproduce these different sounds of 3ayn.!!! :-((

Could you explain all these things in a futur video? That would be great!! :-)

[amiraLamia]

waaaaaaaaaaaaaa 'ain is my nightmareeee!

studio arabo da anni e ancora non ci riesco...maskeena ana lol

[JuliaEdwards85]

uvulea is pronounced "you-view-la"

[djdfr]

It seems to go through the nose?

I thought mosque was masjid? Does this vary according to region?

Thank you for this lesson--there are some other letters that are difficult to hear the difference, the t's and d's.

[MacDouhui]

. Thanks. Good lesson.

[Codylangaugesblog]

all human beings can physically make the same sounds with their voice and mouth. its just a matter of determination so do not be afraid of new sounds in languages.

[AxelS90]

congratulazioni a luca x averti regalato ql ciondolo(?) lucchetto a forma di cuore! davvero bello!! (=

[rraassll]

I think letter ع is one of the most difficult letters to pronounce. I remember teaching my brother when he was in first grade the alphabet, and he memorized them all except ع ^_^

[justinelhillow]

And its pronounced u-vu-la it sounds like it does in italian but instead of a g its a v

[justinelhillow]

I think 3' is harder to pronounce then 3

[twilightFAN26492]

it is pronounced yoovyoola

[apsingh777]

ur soo funny and cute maha! The moment ur like thinking and looking up and side ways! u try quite hard.

btw I LOVE THE WAY U SAY VIDEO! the emphasis u put on DEO part is CUTEEEEE ! masalamaaaa

[usernamesarebanal]

very helpful Maha !! thanks!

---and i love the elephant pillow :)

[longlife08]

love your vids..keep up the good work

[Rosslikeyou]

it is called a 'tonsil' :)

[xxpowwowbluexx]

@Rosslikeyou hahaha nooo, she's got it right. It's called your uvula. ('Uvulae' is just the plural.) Some people have to get their tonsils taken out, but I don't think you want to get rid of your uvula! ;D Peace.

[bmw320540750]

thank you so much for this video, your videos are the best for learning Arabic at the youtube, keep going sweet

[AnimaDraconis]

Nice introduction to 3ain! Small note however, the phone is not made with uvula, which is the small droplet shaped thing hanging at back of your throat. Arabic has uvular consonants like ق which is made by rising your tongue towards the uvula. ع-sound is depending dialect either pharyngeal or epiglottal fricative where the root of the tongue or the epiglottis is pressed against the pharynx.

[jlovemuzik]

@AnimaDraconis damn ease up. shes at least making tutorial videos. where r urs?

[Karl998]

lol Maha, you're right: "uvula" (pronounced YOO-vyuh-la) is Latin. It means "little grape". :)

Some linguists say that Ayn is a voiced version of 7aa (ﺡ), like how "d" is a voiced version of "t" or how "z" a voiced version of "s". I don't buy that, I don't hear it as either voiced or as a fricative. It sounds more like a (voiceless) pharyngealized glottal stop.

[bmw320540750]

thank you so much for this video, your videos are the best for learning Arabic at the youtube, keep going sweety

[alcace7]

thank you for make this lesson very helpful .may i ask you ...what about غ and ق i can not differentiate between them -__- if u can make lesson :)

[mathew2237]

That thing in the back of your throat is pronounced "you-view-la" in english. Thanks for this lesson.

[mathew2237]

In english the thing in the back of your throat is pronounced "you-view-la"