How do I type the sh sound?

Type sh to get ਸ਼. Lowercase s gives the plain ਸ.

Is this transliteration or translation?

It is transliteration: it converts the sounds you type into Gurmukhi script and does not translate the meaning.

How do I type long vowels?

Double the vowel letter, so aa gives ਆ, ii gives ਈ and uu gives ਊ.

Typing Tools

English to Punjabi Typing

Type Punjabi phonetically in English letters and convert to Gurmukhi script instantly.

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Type Punjabi words spelled in English letters and they turn into Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ) script as you type. For example, khushii becomes ਖੁਸ਼ੀ.

This is transliteration (by sound), not translation. Type the Punjabi words themselves in English letters, not an English sentence. Typing an English phrase such as "my name is" only spells those English sounds in Gurmukhi script, it does not translate the meaning.

Type Punjabi in English letters

Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ)

ਖੁਸ਼ੀ

About the English to Punjabi Typing

English to Punjabi Typing lets you write Punjabi without a Gurmukhi keyboard. Type the sounds in English letters and the tool converts them to Gurmukhi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ) script as you type.

It uses a simple phonetic scheme: double a vowel for its long form and use capital letters for the retroflex sounds. A built-in guide shows the common mappings.

Everything runs in your browser and stays private. Copy the Punjabi output and paste it wherever you need it.

Key features

Live phonetic English to Punjabi conversion
Gurmukhi script output you can copy in one click
Built-in typing guide for letters and vowels
Works offline with no sign-up

How to use

1Type Punjabi words using English letters in the left box.
2Watch the Gurmukhi script appear live on the right.
3Use Copy Punjabi to grab the result, or Show typing guide for the letter map.

Examples

Khushii

Input: khushii

Output: ਖੁਸ਼ੀ

Written by sound to spell the Punjabi word for happiness.

Frequently asked questions

How do I type the sh sound?: Type sh to get ਸ਼. Lowercase s gives the plain ਸ.
Is this transliteration or translation?: It is transliteration: it converts the sounds you type into Gurmukhi script and does not translate the meaning.
How do I type long vowels?: Double the vowel letter, so aa gives ਆ, ii gives ਈ and uu gives ਊ.

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