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    amuslim
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    Peace,

    Well I can read almost all of arabic but I have a problem when Ayn and Ghain come up. How exactly are these vocalized? For example arsh and 'arsh. I know how to say its alphabet name but thats about it.

    Peace

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      unknownuser
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      For "ayn" you have to constrict your throat using the back of the tongue, in other words, emphasising that vowel/syllable. For "ghain", it's the same, obviously sounding different. The internet is your friend.

      Also, actual Arabs would be the best people to learn from

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        Samia
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        Compare the ain with alif. The ain goes deeper with the back end of the tongue going further back, constricting the opening of the throat a bit more.

        Compare the ghain with the kha. The kha is explosive and the ghain is vibrating/whispered.

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          amuslim
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          Peace

          Thanks Samia, that helped a lot. Going to look for some vocalized examples now to make sure that I have it down.

          Peace

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