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3. THE ARABIC ALPHABET. The Arabic alphabet consists of 28 letters. The pronunciation of the majority of these letters bears resemblance to English sounds. However, the pronunciation of a few is exclusively Arabic. . Following is the list of Arabic consonants, the sound symbol for each and its approximate equivalent in English. 1. Arabic consonants, the pronunciation. of which bears bears. English sounds. . Letter. Sound. Symbol resemblance to. English. Equivalent س. ش. J. J J1333 b bet t tea th. Thing で j judge. S. Sea sh. Shoe ر r. Red 3. N. Zoo d. Door