Quick Answer & Pronunciation Breakdown
In Tunisian Arabic (Tounsi / Derja), the word for “zucchini” is qara Äkdhr.
Arabizi / Chat Spellings: qara äkdhr, qara akdhr, 9ara 3kdhr, 9ara 3akdhr, 9ara akdhr
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
- q (ق) — Like 'k', but with the back of the tongue positioned farther back against the uvula. Example: Qadesh
- r (ر) — Tapped or rolled 'r' with the tip of the tongue. Example: ras
Found in Tounsi in Black & White (12. Food (Mékla), p. 70) by Paul R. Beeman (“Am Paul”) & Khaled Arres.
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