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The Khmer alphabet

ខ្មែរ

Every letter of the Khmer script, with its sound written out. Tap any letter to hear it — the whole chart is recorded.

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Vowels

19 letters. The romanization under each letter is how it sounds, not a spelling rule.

Consonants

33 letters, in the order the course teaches them.

Numerals

Digits 0-9 as they are written in Khmer.

Common questions

How many letters are in the Khmer alphabet?

This chart lists 19 vowels and 33 consonants — 52 letters in total — plus the ten numerals.

Can I hear how each Khmer letter sounds?

Yes. Open the alphabet in Bhasaly and tap any letter to play a recorded clip of its sound. No account is needed.

What is the best way to learn the Khmer script?

One letter at a time, with sound, then straight into real words. Bhasaly's Khmer course starts with the script and builds from there.

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