How to say “ten o’clock” in Tunisian Arabic (Tounsi): l’Äsharah

Quick Answer & Pronunciation Breakdown

In Tunisian Arabic (Tounsi / Derja), the word for “ten o’clock” is l’Äsharah.

Arabizi / Chat Spellings: l’äsharah, lasharah, l3sharah, l3asharah

How to Pronounce Each Sound

• sh (ش) — 'sh' sound as in 'sharp' or 'fish'. Example: shÄ’ar
• Ä (ع) — Deep guttural 'a' articulated from the back of the throat (Arabic 'Ayn ع). Example: sbÄ
• ’ (ء / ع) — Glottal stop or brief vocal pause, like the catch in the middle of 'uh-oh'. Example: me’aza
• r (ر) — Tapped or rolled 'r' with the tip of the tongue. Example: ras

Found in Tounsi in Black & White (26. Time (Waqt), p. 122) by Paul R. Beeman (“Am Paul”) & Khaled Arres.