Type in foreign scripts using familiar English letters
Phonetic keyboards let you type words the way they sound using your regular English keyboard. No need to learn new keyboard layouts — just type naturally and watch the text appear in the target script.
A phonetic keyboard lets you type in a foreign script using your regular English keyboard. You type words the way they sound, and the keyboard converts them to the native script automatically.
Type the word phonetically using English letters. For example, to write "hello" in Arabic, type "marhaba" and the keyboard will output "مرحبا". The conversion happens in real-time as you type.
Yes! That's the main benefit. Just type naturally on your QWERTY keyboard and watch the text appear in the target script. No need to learn a new keyboard layout.
Phonetic keyboards are perfect for heritage speakers who know spoken words but aren't familiar with native keyboard layouts, language learners, and anyone who occasionally needs to type in a foreign script.
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