Learn Assamese Typing

Learn how to type Assamese using English letters with this beginner-friendly guide. Explore the Assamese language, Assamese script, vowels, consonants, pronunciation, and phonetic typing.

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About Assamese Language

Assamese (অসমীয়া) is the official language of Assam and one of the major Indo-Aryan languages spoken in northeastern India. More than 15 million people speak Assamese worldwide.

Assamese has a literary tradition spanning several centuries and is closely associated with the works of Srimanta Sankardeva, whose writings and cultural contributions greatly influenced Assamese literature.

Assamese is written using the Assamese (Eastern Nagari) script. Although it shares many characters with the Bengali script, Assamese has its own pronunciation, vocabulary, and distinctive letters such as 'ৰ' and 'ৱ'.

Assamese Script

The Assamese script is an abugida writing system where every consonant carries an inherent vowel unless modified by a vowel sign or the virama (্).

The script includes independent vowels, consonants, vowel signs (matras), numerals, and conjunct letters. It belongs to the Eastern Nagari writing tradition.

Written from left to right
Uses the Assamese (Eastern Nagari) script
Contains vowels and consonants
Uses vowel signs (matras)

Learn Assamese Letters

These are the core Assamese letters. Click any letter to insert it directly into the typing editor above.

Vowels (স্বৰবৰ্ণ)

Consonants (ব্যঞ্জনবৰ্ণ)

Additional Letters

Assamese Numerals

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Assamese - Frequently Asked Questions

What script is used to write Assamese?+−

Assamese is written using the Assamese (Eastern Nagari) script. It shares the same Unicode block as the Bengali script but includes unique letters such as 'ৰ' and 'ৱ'.

How many vowels are there in Assamese?+−

Assamese has 11 independent vowels. These vowels combine with consonants through vowel signs (matras) to form complete syllables.

How many consonants are there in Assamese?+−

Assamese has 34 primary consonants along with additional letters and conjunct forms used in traditional writing.

How is Assamese different from Bengali?+−

Although Assamese and Bengali share the Eastern Nagari script, Assamese has its own pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and unique letters such as 'ৰ' (ra) and 'ৱ' (wa).

What are Assamese vowel signs (matras)?+−

Assamese vowel signs are marks attached to consonants to change their vowel sound. They are an essential part of reading and writing Assamese correctly.

Is Assamese written from left to right?+−

Yes. Assamese is written from left to right. Each consonant has an inherent vowel unless modified by a vowel sign or the virama (্).

Where is Assamese spoken?+−

Assamese is primarily spoken in the Indian state of Assam. It is also spoken by Assamese communities throughout India and abroad.

Who was Srimanta Sankardeva?+−

Srimanta Sankardeva was a 15th-century Assamese saint, scholar, poet, playwright, and social reformer whose works played a major role in shaping Assamese literature, culture, and language.