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Learn the Urdu Alphabet

Complete guide to Urdu letters, pronunciation, diacritics, and writing – with high‑quality audio!

Urdu Alphabet (حروف تہجی)

Urdu Vowels & Diacritics (اعراب)

Urdu short vowels are represented by diacritical marks placed above or below a letter. They are essential for correct pronunciation, especially in poetry and religious texts.

◌َ

Zabar

short /a/

◌ِ

Zer

short /i/

◌ُ

Pesh

short /u/

◌ْ

Jazm / Sukun

no vowel

Long vowels are represented by the letters ا (Alif), و (Wao), and ی (Ye). For example: بابا (bābā), سبز (sabz), دوست (dost).

Writing Practice & Tips

Key Learning Tips:

Urdu is written from right to left.
Most letters connect to form words – practice joining!
Letter shapes change based on position (initial, medial, final).
Click the speaker icon to hear each letter or word.
Download printable tracing sheet (PDF)

Letter Position Examples:

Initial – ب + + = ب
Medial – ب + ب = بب
Final – ب + ب = بب
Isolated – ب (alone)

Click on any letter to see its detailed stroke guide and extra examples.

Common Urdu Words to Practice

Try reading these words after learning the letters. Click the speaker to hear pronunciation.

Your Learning Progress

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