PEMIKIRAN-PEMIKIRAN FONETIK IBNU JINNI (W. 392 H. / 1002 M.)

Abstract

This article discusses phonetic thoughts of Ibnu Jinni, scientist who became a
central figure in the development of Arabic phonetics. His work named Sirru Shinâ‟atil I‟râb

is the first phonetic book in Arabic. He also called this science with terminology
„Ilmul-Ashwât which is still used by Arabic scientist until now. These features are behind
the writing of this article. This article to describe Ibnu Jinni curriculum vitae, the book
Sirru Shinâ‟atil-I‟râb, and phonetic thoughts of Ibnu Jinni and his contribution in  Arabic
phonetic progress The conclusion is that Ibnu Jinni has given big contribution in Arabic
phonetic progress. The most important thing is his research about vowel. There are so
many vowel studied and be the main reference for the next study.