Sylheti Nagri — learn and practice
Type, preview, and explore the Sylheti Nagri script with resources that keep you moving from basics to fluency.
Origins and key facts
Sylheti Nagri ( ꠍꠤꠟꠐꠤ ꠘꠣꠉꠞꠤ ) is a concise Brahmic script historically used across Sylhet and nearby regions. It was popular for puthis (poetic booklets) and everyday writing, and is now encoded in Unicode for modern use.
Why it stands out
- 32 core letters: 5 vowels and 27 consonants with a simplified set of conjuncts.
- Distinct tone-bearing pairs where “aspirated” forms raise vowel tone rather than true aspiration.
- Historically printed in local presses; revived in the 2000s and fully supported via Unicode.
- Often used as a cultural marker for Sylheti identity at home and in the diaspora.
Core vowels and consonants rendered with the Nagri font for quick visual reference.
The official Unicode chart for Syloti Nagri lists all glyphs and code points for developers and font work.
View Syloti Nagri Unicode chartLearn Sylheti Nagri Letters
Each card shows the Nagri glyph, its sound, a Bangla equivalent, and a quick English hint so learners can connect script to pronunciation fast.
Vowels (স্বল্পস্বর)
Consonants (ব্যঞ্জনধ্বনি)
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Learn with focused guides
Short primers, printable practice, and cultural context to keep you motivated.
Nagri alphabet primer
Overview of letters, phonetics, and stroke order essentials.
Printable practice sheets
Download blank grids and guided stroke sheets for offline writing.
Nagri history & heritage
A quick read on how the script evolved and why it matters today.
Tools & fonts
Curated fonts and keyboard tips to type Nagri comfortably.