Letter 27 of 28 · Ages 4–7 · Pre-K – Grade 1
Arabic Letter Waw (و) — Free Tracing Worksheet
Free one-page Waw (و) tracing worksheet: the letter large in Naskh, its four joined forms, graded tracing rows and 3 words to trace. Pronounced "wāw". No email, no signup.
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The four shapes of Waw (و)
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 Waw
“wāw”. Round your lips into a small circle and let the voice glide out — the 'w' in 'water' or the long 'oo' in 'moon' when it stretches. The lips push forward and round; no teeth or tongue contact is needed.
Like English 'w' (consonant, as in 'window') or long 'oo' (vowel, as in 'food'). The only caution: Arabic has no 'v', so never let و turn into a 'v' — keep the lips rounded, not biting the lip.
The classic mix-up: Confusing the consonant و ('w') with the long vowel و ('oo'), or shortening the long one. Have your child round the lips and stretch 'ooo' for two beats whenever و is a vowel of length.
Words your child already knows with Waw
These are the example words printed on the worksheet — trace them together, then find more around the house.
One activity for this week
Smell a rose (warda) and say a long 'wooo' as if catching the scent. Rounding the lips to 'smell' naturally forms the واو shape and links it to a lovely word.
Questions
How do you pronounce the Arabic letter Waw (و)?
Round your lips into a small circle and let the voice glide out — the 'w' in 'water' or the long 'oo' in 'moon' when it stretches. The lips push forward and round; no teeth or tongue contact is needed. Like English 'w' (consonant, as in 'window') or long 'oo' (vowel, as in 'food'). The only caution: Arabic has no 'v', so never let و turn into a 'v' — keep the lips rounded, not biting the lip.
How many dots does the Arabic letter Waw (و) have?
Waw (و) has no dots.
What is the most common mistake with Waw?
Confusing the consonant و ('w') with the long vowel و ('oo'), or shortening the long one. Have your child round the lips and stretch 'ooo' for two beats whenever و is a vowel of length.
How should I use this Waw worksheet with my child?
Start by tracing the grey letters with a finger — saying "wāw" out loud each time — then move to pencil on the dotted row, and finish with the empty boxes. Smell a rose (warda) and say a long 'wooo' as if catching the scent. Rounding the lips to 'smell' naturally forms the واو shape and links it to a lovely word.
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