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Click a character to insert it at the cursorHow to type Vietnamese using English letters
Choose Phonetic (English letters) and type chao to see chào. The text appears in Unicode as you type. You can also choose direct mode for your installed keyboard or use the character buttons below.
- Select Phonetic in the typing-method menu.
- Type the sound of a Vietnamese word with English letters. Common spellings are converted automatically.
- Press Space to finish the word. If suggestions appear, select a different spelling when needed.
- Copy your Unicode text, download a UTF-8 .txt file, or switch to Direct mode to use your own input layout.
Phonetic typing and Unicode text
This page currently recognises a limited set of common phonetic words. For accurate sentences, names and specialised vocabulary, use a full language input method on your device. Names and uncommon words may need correction. The results are Unicode text suitable for supported word processors, emails and messaging apps.