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 alif, not beginning a word or syllable, has always a lengthened sound.

10. When, inert, is preceded by a consonant moveable by ẓamma, the ẓamma and coalesce and form a sound like u in rule.

When, inert, is preceded by a consonant, moveable by fatḥa, the fatḥa and coalesce, and form a sound like ou in sound.

When, inert, is preceded by a consonant move-