Arabic:
* Shaf-qat (stress on the first syllable)
* "Shaf" sounds like the "sha" in "shape" but with a stronger, harsher "h" sound.
* "qat" sounds like "cat" but with a slightly stronger "t" sound.
Urdu:
* Shaf-qut (stress on the first syllable)
* "Shaf" is the same as in the Arabic pronunciation.
* "qut" sounds like "cut" but with a slightly stronger "t" sound.
Common mistakes:
* People often pronounce the "q" as a "k" sound, but this is incorrect. The "q" is a unique sound in Arabic and Urdu, similar to a "k" but with a slightly softer, more guttural sound.
It's best to listen to native speakers to get the most accurate pronunciation. You can find videos or audio recordings online for this.