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Ghunnah: noon and meem with shaddah

A noon or meem with shaddah is always held with ghunnah for two counts.

Ghunnah is the humming sound from the nose. With نّ and مّ it is at its fullest: hold it for two counts (about as long as it takes to bend and straighten a finger twice).

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  1. For how many counts is the ghunnah held?

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    Two counts.