Whispering Sounds in Arabic Language: An Analytical Study
Abstract
The study aims to investigate the phenomenon of whispering sounds in Arabic, emphasizing the impact of phonetic harmony and sound proximity within words on their articulation and pronunciation. The research examines how consonants and vowels influence each other, leading to modifications such as voicing and devoicing, which facilitate or complicate pronunciation. Through analytical methodologies, including spectral graph analysis of short vowels, the study highlights the role of whispering sounds in interpreting meanings and enhancing communication in Arabic. Finally, one of the key findings is that the benefit of whispering for movements lies in the desire to keep the vocal cords' stoppage from vibrating to conserve muscular effort by using a single place of articulation.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Phonetics and Phonology Research
Language
Linguistics
Cultural Analysis
Arabic Language Education Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Language Teaching and Research
- Volume
- 17
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 524–530
- Publication date
- 2 March 2026
- Language
- EN