Letter 16 of 28 · Ages 4–7 · Pre-K – Grade 1
Arabic Letter Tah (ط) — Free Tracing Worksheet
Free one-page Tah (ط) tracing worksheet: the letter large in Naskh, its four joined forms, graded tracing rows and 3 words to trace. Pronounced "ṭāʾ". No email, no signup.
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The four shapes of Tah (ط)
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 Tah
“ṭāʾ”. Press the tip of your tongue firmly against the ridge behind your top teeth — like a 't' — but raise the back of the tongue and make the whole mouth heavy and full. It is the emphatic, deep partner of ت, released with a solid, dark pop.
No English equivalent — start from 't' and make it deep and heavy. The common slip is a plain 't'; listen to the vowel — after ط it is dark and full ('Taa'), after ت it stays light and bright.
The classic mix-up: Saying a plain light 't' instead of the heavy ط. Have your child stamp a foot on each 'T' to feel the weight — pairing the strong stamp with the sound builds the emphatic posture.
Words your child already knows with Tah
These are the example words printed on the worksheet — trace them together, then find more around the house.
One activity for this week
Beat a toy drum (Tabl) on every ط and a light tap for ت. The heavy beat versus the light tap turns the emphatic-vs-plain contrast into a fun rhythm game.
Questions
How do you pronounce the Arabic letter Tah (ط)?
Press the tip of your tongue firmly against the ridge behind your top teeth — like a 't' — but raise the back of the tongue and make the whole mouth heavy and full. It is the emphatic, deep partner of ت, released with a solid, dark pop. No English equivalent — start from 't' and make it deep and heavy. The common slip is a plain 't'; listen to the vowel — after ط it is dark and full ('Taa'), after ت it stays light and bright.
How many dots does the Arabic letter Tah (ط) have?
Tah (ط) has no dots.
What is the most common mistake with Tah?
Saying a plain light 't' instead of the heavy ط. Have your child stamp a foot on each 'T' to feel the weight — pairing the strong stamp with the sound builds the emphatic posture.
How should I use this Tah worksheet with my child?
Start by tracing the grey letters with a finger — saying "ṭāʾ" out loud each time — then move to pencil on the dotted row, and finish with the empty boxes. Beat a toy drum (Tabl) on every ط and a light tap for ت. The heavy beat versus the light tap turns the emphatic-vs-plain contrast into a fun rhythm game.
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