🔤 Type Any Language with English Letters
Phonetic Keyboard
for Heritage Speakers
Type Arabic, Russian, Hindi, Greek, Hebrew & Ukrainian using your regular QWERTY keyboard. Just type words as they sound — we convert them to native script instantly.
What Is Phonetic Mode?
Type Foreign Languages Without Learning New Keyboards
Phonetic keyboards let you type in foreign scripts using the sounds you already know. Instead of memorizing where ش, ж, or θ are on a native keyboard, you simply type "sh", "zh", or "th" and our system converts them instantly.
This is perfect for heritage speakers — people who grew up speaking a language at home but learned to read and write in English. You know how Arabic, Russian, or Hindi sounds, but not where the keys are. Phonetic mode bridges that gap.
It's also great for language learners, travelers, or anyone who needs to type a quick message in a foreign script without switching keyboard layouts.
Why Choose Phonetic Mode
Features That Make Typing Easy
Use Your QWERTY Keyboard
No need to learn a new keyboard layout. Type naturally using your existing keyboard and watch letters transform.
Real-Time Conversion
See your text convert instantly as you type. No delays, no waiting — just seamless transliteration.
Smart Multi-Character Sequences
Type 'sh' for ش, 'zh' for ж, 'th' for θ. Our system recognizes common sound combinations automatically.
Arabizi Numbers Supported
For Arabic, use popular number codes: 3 for ع, 7 for ح, 2 for ء. Type like you text!
Copy & Save Anywhere
Copy your transliterated text to clipboard or download as a file. Use it in emails, documents, social media.
Works on Any Device
Desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone — phonetic mode works everywhere with no installation required.
Simple Process
How Phonetic Keyboard Works
Choose Your Language
Select from Arabic, Russian, Hindi, Greek, Hebrew, or Ukrainian phonetic keyboards below.
Enable Phonetic Mode
Click the green 'Phonetic' button on any keyboard page. It lights up when active.
Type Words as They Sound
Use your physical keyboard to type. 'salam' → 'سلام', 'privet' → 'привет'. Magic!
Copy or Save Your Text
Click 'Copy' to copy to clipboard, or 'Save' to download. Search Google or YouTube directly too!
Who Uses Phonetic Keyboards
Perfect For Many Situations
Heritage Speakers
Grew up speaking Arabic, Russian, or Hindi at home but learned to type in English? Phonetic mode lets you type as you speak.
Language Learners
Learning a new language? Practice writing without struggling to find letters on an unfamiliar keyboard layout.
Travelers
Need to type an address, message a local, or search for something in the local language? Type phonetically.
Casual Messaging
Send a quick message to family or friends in their native language without switching your whole keyboard.
Content Creators
Creating multilingual content? Quickly type foreign script sections without disrupting your workflow.
Global Teams
Working with international colleagues? Include native greetings or terms in your communications.
Available Languages
Choose Your Phonetic Keyboard
Click any language below to start typing with phonetic transliteration. Each keyboard includes a full guide to letter mappings.
Type Arabic using Arabizi - includes number mappings (3=ع, 7=ح)
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Type Russian with translit - converts English to Cyrillic
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Type Hindi using Hinglish - converts to Devanagari
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Type Greek using Greeklish - English to Greek alphabet
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Type Hebrew phonetically - right-to-left support included
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Type Ukrainian with translit - includes unique letters і, ї, є
Try Phonetic KeyboardTip: You can also access phonetic mode from any regular keyboard page. Just look for the 🔤 Phonetic button!
Quick Reference
Common Character Mappings
Here are some common mappings. Each language keyboard page has a complete reference guide.
Arabic
Russian
Hindi
Greek
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a phonetic keyboard?
A phonetic keyboard lets you type in a foreign language using your regular QWERTY keyboard. You type words as they sound in English, and they're automatically converted to the native script. For example, typing "salam" produces "سلام" in Arabic, or "privet" produces "привет" in Russian.
Who should use phonetic keyboards?
Phonetic keyboards are perfect for heritage speakers who grew up speaking a language but learned to type in English. They're also great for language learners, travelers, and anyone who needs to type in a foreign script without memorizing a new keyboard layout.
What languages are supported?
Currently, we offer phonetic keyboards for Arabic, Russian, Hindi, Greek, Hebrew, and Ukrainian. Each keyboard uses intuitive sound-based mappings so you can type naturally.
How do multi-character sequences work?
Some sounds need multiple English letters. For example, "sh" becomes ش in Arabic, "zh" becomes ж in Russian, and "th" becomes θ in Greek. The system waits briefly to see if you're typing a sequence before converting, ensuring accuracy.
Can I use my physical keyboard?
Yes! Phonetic mode works with your physical keyboard. Just click in the text area and type naturally. You don't need to click the on-screen keys — your keystrokes are converted in real-time.
What's the difference from the regular keyboard?
Regular keyboards show the actual native keyboard layout, and you click or type on those positions. Phonetic mode lets you type sounds using QWERTY and converts them. You can toggle between modes using the "Phonetic" button.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free! All phonetic keyboards work without registration, downloads, or payments. Just visit the page and start typing.
Ready to Type in Your Language?
Choose a phonetic keyboard and start typing naturally. Free forever, no registration required.