It is represented by a short diagonal stroke over the consonant it follows in pronunciation, as in (دَ)pronounced (da). Ḍamma (ضَمَّة): ( ـُ ) A short vowel sound like (u). It is represented by a little looped symbol, like a small waw (و), over the top of the consonant it follows in pronunciation, as in (دُ)pronounced (du) or (do)