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

Quick Answer & Pronunciation Breakdown

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

Arabic Script: خَمْسَة

Part of Speech: Number

Arabizi / Chat Spellings: l’khamsa, lkhamsa, l5amsa, khamsa, 5amsa

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How to Pronounce Each Sound

• kh (خ) — Place tongue in 'k' position and aspirate like 'ch' in Scottish 'loch'. Example: khamsa
• ’ (ء / ع) — Glottal stop or brief vocal pause, like the catch in the middle of 'uh-oh'. Example: me’aza

Found in Tounsi in Black & White (26. Time (Waqt), p. 121) by Paul R. Beeman (“Am Paul”) & Khaled Arres.