Free online translator for converting English names to Khmer (ខ្មែរ)
Khmer is the official language of Cambodia, using a script descended from ancient Brahmi. It has the largest alphabet of any language, with 33 consonants and complex vowel placement.
Khmer transliteration uses consonants with vowels positioned in various locations around them. The script distinguishes two consonant series affecting vowel pronunciation.
Here are examples of common English names transliterated to Khmer:
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Khmer script is the ancestor of Thai script! Thai was developed from Khmer in the 13th century. The languages themselves are from different families.
Khmer has many consonants and complex vowel combinations to represent all its sounds, earning it the Guinness record for largest alphabet.
Traditional Khmer doesn't use spaces between words, only between clauses. Modern writing sometimes adds spaces for clarity.
Most English sounds have Khmer equivalents or close approximations. Some sounds use combinations of characters.