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This paper investigates the Qur’ānic conditionally pharyngealized sounds which are /rʕ/, /l/, and /a:/. The /rʕ/ sound undergoes a depharyngealization process. /l/ in word Allah, on other hand, exhibits pharyngealization, as does /a:/ sound. Hence, study aims to provide thorough examination of these phonological processes within Optimality Theory framework. also attempts answer following questi...