Ghunnah
Ghunnah of Noon and Meem Mushaddad
A noon or meem carrying a shaddah is held with a nasal sound for two counts, wherever it occurs.
غنة النون والميم المشددة
Scope
When it applies
- نّ
- مّ
Method
How to pronounce it
The nasal sound comes from the nose, not the throat. Pinching the nose should stop it — that is the standard self-check.
Examples
Worked examples
Each is cited so you can find it in the mushaf and check it yourself.
| Reference | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 114:1 | النَّاسِ | Noon with shaddah. |
| 78:1 | عَمَّ | Meem with shaddah. |
Honestly
Common mistakes
- Reading the doubled letter without any nasal hold.
- Producing the sound in the throat rather than the nose.
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Questions about this rule
What is Ghunnah of Noon and Meem Mushaddad?
A noon or meem carrying a shaddah is held with a nasal sound for two counts, wherever it occurs.
Which letters does Ghunnah of Noon and Meem Mushaddad apply to?
نّ، مّ — 2 letters in total.
How is Ghunnah of Noon and Meem Mushaddad applied?
The nasal sound comes from the nose, not the throat. Pinching the nose should stop it — that is the standard self-check.
What mistakes are common with Ghunnah of Noon and Meem Mushaddad?
Reading the doubled letter without any nasal hold. and Producing the sound in the throat rather than the nose.. These are the reason the rule is learned with a tutor listening rather than from a written description.
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