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The Nepali alphabet
नेपालीEvery letter of the Devanagari script, with its sound written out. Tap any letter to hear it — the whole chart is recorded.
Hear every letter →Vowels
12 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 Nepali.
Common questions
How many letters are in the Nepali alphabet?
This chart lists 12 vowels and 33 consonants — 45 letters in total — plus the ten numerals.
Can I hear how each Nepali 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 Devanagari script?
One letter at a time, with sound, then straight into real words. Bhasaly's Nepali course starts with the script and builds from there.
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