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The Lao alphabet

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

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Vowels

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

Consonants

27 letters, in the order the course teaches them.

Numerals

Digits 0-9 as they are written in Lao.

Common questions

How many letters are in the Lao alphabet?

This chart lists 20 vowels and 27 consonants — 47 letters in total — plus the ten numerals.

Can I hear how each Lao 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 Lao script?

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

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