Letter 25 of 28 · Ages 4–7 · Pre-K – Grade 1
Arabic Letter Noon (ن) — Free Tracing Worksheet
Free one-page Noon (ن) tracing worksheet: the letter large in Naskh, its four joined forms, graded tracing rows and 3 words to trace. Pronounced "nūn". No email, no signup.
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The four shapes of Noon (ن)
Arabic letters change shape depending on where they sit in a word. The same sheet your child traces shows all four, so the changing shape is learned from day one instead of coming as a surprise later.
How to pronounce Noon
“nūn”. Touch the tip of your tongue to the ridge behind your top front teeth and hum so the sound comes out through your nose — the 'n' in 'nose' or 'net'. The voice is on and routes through the nose, just like ميم but with the tongue up instead of the lips closed.
Identical to English 'n'. Distinguish it from ل: both touch the same ridge, but ن sends the hum through the nose while ل lets air flow around the tongue sides. Pinch the nose and ن changes, ل does not.
The classic mix-up: Swapping ن and ل in either direction. Have your child pinch the nose: ن becomes blocked and muffled, proving its nasal nature, while ل stays clear — an instant, memorable test.
Words your child already knows with Noon
These are the example words printed on the worksheet — trace them together, then find more around the house.
One activity for this week
Buzz like a bee (naHla) flying nose-first, humming 'nnn' before it lands. The nose-buzz play makes the nasal quality of ن obvious and fun.
Questions
How do you pronounce the Arabic letter Noon (ن)?
Touch the tip of your tongue to the ridge behind your top front teeth and hum so the sound comes out through your nose — the 'n' in 'nose' or 'net'. The voice is on and routes through the nose, just like ميم but with the tongue up instead of the lips closed. Identical to English 'n'. Distinguish it from ل: both touch the same ridge, but ن sends the hum through the nose while ل lets air flow around the tongue sides. Pinch the nose and ن changes, ل does not.
How many dots does the Arabic letter Noon (ن) have?
Noon (ن) has one dot above it.
What is the most common mistake with Noon?
Swapping ن and ل in either direction. Have your child pinch the nose: ن becomes blocked and muffled, proving its nasal nature, while ل stays clear — an instant, memorable test.
How should I use this Noon worksheet with my child?
Start by tracing the grey letters with a finger — saying "nūn" out loud each time — then move to pencil on the dotted row, and finish with the empty boxes. Buzz like a bee (naHla) flying nose-first, humming 'nnn' before it lands. The nose-buzz play makes the nasal quality of ن obvious and fun.
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