Tanween Worksheet — Free Printable Double Harakat PDF
Tanween marks the transition from reading isolated syllables to understanding grammatical endings in the Holy Quran. This free printable Tanween worksheet provides systematic exercises to distinguish Fathatain (-an), Kasratain (-in), and Dammatain (-un), teaching children to identify the unwritten Noon sound with confidence.
This Tanween worksheet trains young readers to recognise and pronounce double Harakat marks—Fathatain, Kasratain, and Dammatain—accurately. Exercises include matching vowel endings to word transliterations, circling Tanween in short phrases, and tracing ending shapes. Print this free PDF resource to solidify noon-sakinah sound rules between live online Quran lessons.
Tanween Worksheet — Free Printable Double Harakat PDF
Section 1: The Three Sounds of Tanween
Read each column downwards, noting how the vowel sound changes while the final 'N' remains identical:
Section 2: Identify Tanween in Quranic Words
Read each Quranic word and state which type of Tanween it carries:
What this worksheet includes
- Clear visual diagrams of Fathatain, Kasratain, and Dammatain positions
- Fill-in-the-sound exercise connecting Arabic Tanween letters to English phonetic endings
- Word-hunting grid: identify Tanween in sacred Quranic phrases
- Orthographic Alif reminder box explaining why Fathatain carries an extra Alif
The Three Faces of Tanween in Quranic Orthography
Tanween is an unwritten Noon Sakinah that manifests only when vocalizing. In printed text, it appears as a doubled Harakah: two parallel slashes atop the letter (Fathatain: ـً), two slashes beneath the letter (Kasratain: ـٍ), or two small intertwined hooks above the letter (Dammatain: ـٌ). When pronounced, each produces the base vowel followed by an immediate 'N' consonant.
Fathatain = base short 'a' + 'N' = -an
Kasratain = base short 'i' + 'N' = -in
Dammatain = base short 'u' + 'N' = -un
Never write the letter Noon; the doubled mark indicates the sound
The Orthographic Alif Mystery Explained for Children
Parents often ask why words with Fathatain end with an Alif (e.g. عَفُوًّا or رَحِيمًا) while words with Kasratain and Dammatain do not. Explain to your child that this Alif is an 'emergency landing strip': when a reciter stops (Waqf) at the end of an Ayah on Fathatain, the 'N' sound drops and the word ends in a calm 2-count Alif Madd (e.g. 'Raheemaa').
How to Keep Tanween Sounds Crisp and Non-Slurred
A frequent error occurs when students slur Tanween into a prolonged nasal buzz before they have learned Tajweed rules. At the Noorani Qaida level, teach your child to pronounce the ending Noon cleanly and crisply—just like the 'n' in the English words 'can', 'pin', and 'sun'.
Home Practice Routine: The 3-Step Reading Check
When using this worksheet, have your child: (1) name the base consonant, (2) name the Tanween mark, and (3) pronounce the combined sound firmly. For example: 'Baa with Fathatain = Ban!' This structured vocalization eliminates hesitation.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the Tanween sign look like two 99s in some Quran prints?
In Indo-Pak and South Asian prints, Dammatain is often printed as a Damma with a small curly tail. In Madinah Uthmani prints, it appears as two small staggered curves.
When should we teach Izhar and Ikhfa for Tanween?
Teach basic Tanween pronunciation first in Noorani Qaida. Once reading words with Tanween is automatic, introduce Izhar, Idgham, and Ikhfa during formal Tajweed study.
Can I print multiple copies of this worksheet for my students?
Yes! All NoorPath Noorani Qaida worksheets are free to print, distribute, and photocopy for home and classroom learning.
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