How to say “one thirty” in Tunisian Arabic (Tounsi): madhi sé’Ä u nos

Quick Answer & Pronunciation Breakdown

In Tunisian Arabic (Tounsi / Derja), the word for “one thirty” is madhi sé’Ä u nos.

Arabizi / Chat Spellings: madhi sé’ä u nos, madhi sea u nos, madhi se3 u nos, madhi se3a u nos

How to Pronounce Each Sound

• dh (ذ) — Voiced 'th' sound as in 'this' or 'then' (touch tongue tip behind upper teeth). Example: dhaw
• Ä (ع) — Deep guttural 'a' articulated from the back of the throat (Arabic 'Ayn ع). Example: sbÄ
• é (ي / ا) — Clear 'ay' sound as in 'cake' or French 'thé'. Example: éna
• ’ (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. 124) by Paul R. Beeman (“Am Paul”) & Khaled Arres.