How do you pronounce the Arabic letter Zain (ز)?

Zain is pronounced as a buzzing “z”, like the “z” in “zoo”.

How is Zain (ز) different from Raa (ر)?

They are the same curved stroke dipping below the line; Zain adds one dot above.

What positional forms does this worksheet cover?

Zain never joins to the letter after it, so it has only two forms. The worksheet covers both of its forms — isolated (ز) and final (ـز).

What words start with Zain (ز)?

Common examples are زرافة (giraffe) and زيت (oil).

Arabic Letter Zain (ز) Worksheet – Free Printable PDF for Kids

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Trace and write Zain (ز), the eleventh letter of the Arabic alphabet. Zain is the curved Raa shape with one dot above. This worksheet practises both of its forms — isolated (ز) and final (ـز), with stroke-direction arrows.

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Lined

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Naskh

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EarlyChildhood

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About this worksheet

Zain (ز) is the eleventh letter of the Arabic alphabet. It is pronounced as a buzzing “z”, like the “z” in “zoo”.

Zain is the curved Raa shape with one dot above. This worksheet practises both of its forms — isolated (ز) and final (ـز), with stroke-direction arrows to guide each movement.

You will find Zain at the start of everyday words such as زرافة (giraffe) and زيت (oil). Writing tip: Place the dot above the start of the curve, not over the tail, so it stays easy to read.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce the Arabic letter Zain (ز)?: Zain is pronounced as a buzzing “z”, like the “z” in “zoo”.
How is Zain (ز) different from Raa (ر)?: They are the same curved stroke dipping below the line; Zain adds one dot above.
What positional forms does this worksheet cover?: Zain never joins to the letter after it, so it has only two forms. The worksheet covers both of its forms — isolated (ز) and final (ـز).
What words start with Zain (ز)?: Common examples are زرافة (giraffe) and زيت (oil).

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