If Say (ث) sounds like “s”, how do I know when to use it?

Say, Seen (س) and Suad (ص) all sound the same in Urdu. Say appears mostly in words that came from Arabic, so children learn its spelling by practising those words.

Which letter forms does this worksheet cover?

It covers all four forms of Say: isolated, initial, medial and final, followed by real words to trace.

Which words are on this Say worksheet?

Children trace ثمر (fruit) and ثانیہ (second (of time)).

Urdu Letter Say (ث) Tracing Worksheet – Free Printable PDF

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Trace the Urdu letter Say (ث), the Bay dish with three dots above. This worksheet practises all four forms — isolated, initial, medial and final — then traces Say (ث) at the start of real words: ثمر (fruit) and ثانیہ (second (of time)).

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About this worksheet

Say (ث) is the Bay dish with three dots above. In Urdu, Say is pronounced as a plain “s”, exactly like Seen (س) and Suad (ص).

This worksheet practises all four forms — isolated, initial, medial and final — then traces Say (ث) at the start of real words: ثمر (fruit) and ثانیہ (second (of time)).

Writing tip: Write the three dots above as a small triangle pointing upward.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Say (ث) pronounced in Urdu?: In Urdu, Say is pronounced as a plain “s”, exactly like Seen (س) and Suad (ص).
If Say (ث) sounds like “s”, how do I know when to use it?: Say, Seen (س) and Suad (ص) all sound the same in Urdu. Say appears mostly in words that came from Arabic, so children learn its spelling by practising those words.
Which letter forms does this worksheet cover?: It covers all four forms of Say: isolated, initial, medial and final, followed by real words to trace.
Which words are on this Say worksheet?: Children trace ثمر (fruit) and ثانیہ (second (of time)).

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