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English to Vietnamese Typing

To type Vietnamese in English letters, write a word the way it sounds – for example “sin chow” – and pick “Xin chào” from the suggestions. Press Space to take the first suggestion. Your English letters turn into Vietnamese (Latin (chữ Quốc ngữ)) text as you type – free, in any browser, with nothing to install.

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How to type Vietnamese with English letters

  1. Keep Keyboard Type on English – QWERTY. It is already selected on this page; switch to Vietnamese – Windows any time to type with the Vietnamese layout instead.
  2. Type the word as it sounds. Use plain English letters, without accents – for example sin chow. A list of Vietnamese words appears under the cursor.
  3. Pick the word. Press Space, Enter or a punctuation mark for the first suggestion, a number 1–6 or a click for another one, or Esc to keep the English word.
  4. Copy or share. Use the toolbar to copy the Vietnamese text, download it, share it on WhatsApp or translate it.

Type this, get this

Everyday Vietnamese phrases written in English letters. Type the left column and pick the suggestion to get the Vietnamese text.

Type in EnglishVietnameseMeaning
sin chowXin chàoHello
gahm uhnCảm ơnThank you
bahn kweh khohngBạn khỏe không?How are you?
bahn ten lah zeeBạn tên là gì?What is your name?
chow bwoy sahngChào buổi sángGood morning
hen gap laiHẹn gặp lạiSee you again

Spelling does not have to be exact: the suggestions understand common ways of writing a sound, such as aa or a for a long a.

English to Vietnamese typing or the Vietnamese keyboard?

English-letter typing (also called transliteration or phonetic typing) is the quickest way to start: there is no new layout to learn, so it suits messages, posts and short texts. The Vietnamese – Windows layout puts every Vietnamese letter on its own key. It takes a few weeks to learn, but it is faster for long texts and is what most typing exams and offices use – practise it with the Vietnamese typing tutor.

English to Vietnamese Typing – Frequently Asked Questions

How do I type Vietnamese in English?

Write Vietnamese words with English letters the way they sound and pick the Vietnamese word from the list of suggestions. Space or Enter takes the first suggestion.

Is English to Vietnamese typing free?

Yes. It is free, with no sign-up, no download and no limit.

Do the suggestions need an internet connection?

Yes. The word suggestions come from Google Input Tools, so the letters you type are sent to Google to find the matching words. The rest of the keyboard works without a connection once the page has loaded.

What if the word I want is not suggested?

Try another spelling (for example a double vowel for a long sound), or switch Keyboard Type to Vietnamese – Windows and type the letters directly.

Can I use the Vietnamese text in WhatsApp or Word?

Yes. The result is standard Unicode Vietnamese text: copy it and paste it into WhatsApp, Word, Google Docs, email or social media.

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