مرحبا

I wave lightly toward Abu Naji and model it for you: مرحبا.

مرحبا — mar7aba. Hear that deep, warm 7? It’s the heavy h from the throat—like a soft exhale pressed lower: 7. Try not to turn it into “kh”—no harsh rasp. Roll the r just a touch if you can, but don’t stress. Register? Super friendly and…

Together: مرحبا. Again, a little slower—mar… 7a… ba: مرحبا. Now naturally, like you’re waving to a neighbor: مرحبا.