Comparative Analysis of the Thoughts of Ibn Jinni and Kamal Al-Basyar (Fonetik Bahasa Arab)

Sound variation in the Arabic language is a complex and intriguing phenomenon that has captured the interest of linguists. Language, as a system of arbitrary sound symbols, is used by humans to communicate with one another. This research aims to explore the differences in sounds in the Arabic language based on the perspectives of two prominent figures in Arabic linguistics, Ibn Jinni and Kamal al-Basyar. The research method used is qualitative, employing library research as the primary source for data collection. The data analysis technique includes an in-depth analysis of the phonetic differences between Ibn Jinni and Kamal Al Basyar's perspectives. Research results: Ibn Jinni and Kamal Bisyr have similarities and differences in their concepts of Arabic phonetics. They agree on the articulatory physiological aspect in the definition of language sounds. Ibn Jinni also considers the acoustic or physical aspect by comparing the occurrence of sounds in the mouth or throat to the sounds of musical instruments.