Qalqalah (Echoing)
Letter Qualities
القلقلة
An echoing disturbance released on five letters when they carry sukun.
When it applies
- ق
- ط
- ب
- ج
- د
How to pronounce it
The letter combines shiddah and jahr, so the blocked sound has to escape somewhere — the bounce is that release.
Worked examples
Each is cited so you can find it in the mushaf and check it yourself.
| Reference | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 113:1 | الْفَلَقِ | Qaf bounces at a stop. |
Common mistakes
- Adding a vowel instead of a bounce.
- Applying it to letters outside the five.