as-salāmu `alaykum
Here's a breakdown of the pronunciation:
* as-: pronounced like "as" in "ask"
* salāmu: pronounced like "salaam" with a long "a" sound
* `alaykum: pronounced like "a-lay-kum"
Important notes:
* The ` symbol indicates a glottal stop, similar to the sound at the back of your throat when you say "uh oh."
* The "u" in "alaikum" is a short vowel sound, like the "u" in "cup."
* The "k" in "alaikum" is a hard "k" sound, like the "k" in "kite."
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