The Complete Arabic Alphabet: All 28 Letters with Pronunciation

Updated: July 17, 2026 · 6 min read

The Arabic alphabet has 28 letters, is written right to left, and each letter slightly changes shape depending on its position in the word. Here are all 28 letters with their names and Latin equivalents (including the "Arabizi" digits like 3 for ع).

Three Things Every Beginner Should Know

• No capital letters: Arabic has none — letters change by position (initial, medial, final) instead.
• Short vowels (fatha, damma, kasra) are optional marks written above or below letters.
• Six letters (ا د ذ ر ز و) never connect to the letter after them.

Practice Right Now

The fastest way to memorize letters is to type them. Use the QuickArabi online Arabic keyboard — every key shows the Arabic letter plus its Latin hint — then measure your progress with the typing speed test.