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How do you say "peacock" in Arabic?
طاووس
Taawws
In Arabic, "peacock" is طاووس.
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Pronunciation
Say 'tah-oos' with two syllables and stress on both, the 'oos' stretched out like the bird's tail.
Writing and usage
طاووس has five letters. The ط (taa) is emphatic, and the و (waw) creates the long 'oo' sound.
Example sentence
الطاووس طائر جميل له ذيل ملون.
The peacock is a beautiful bird with a colorful tail.
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How to remember طاووس
Peacocks have long, stretched tails, and the long 'oos' sound in طاووس mirrors their flowing feathers.
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Questions about طاووس
How do you say "peacock" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "peacock" is طاووس. It is a noun.
How is طاووس written in Arabic?
طاووس has five letters. The ط (taa) is emphatic, and the و (waw) creates the long 'oo' sound.
How is طاووس used in a sentence?
Use طاووس as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: الطاووس طائر جميل له ذيل ملون. (The peacock is a beautiful bird with a colorful tail.).
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