How to Type Reph (র্) in Bengali — Avro & Bijoy Step-by-Step

What Is Reph?

Reph (র্) is the special form that র takes when it appears before another consonant in a conjunct. Instead of appearing as a full র, it shows as a small curl (্র̈) sitting on top of the following consonant.

Examples:

• অর্ক = অ + র্ + ক (reph on top of ক)
• কর্ম = ক + র্ + ম (reph on top of ম)
• সূর্য = সূ + র্ + য (reph on top of য)

Reph is one of the most frequently occurring special forms in Bengali, appearing in hundreds of everyday words.

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Reph vs র-ফলা — the Critical Difference

This is the most common source of confusion for learners:

	Reph (র্)	র-ফলা (্র)
র's position	র comes before the other consonant	র comes after the other consonant
Visual form	Curl sits above the following consonant	Diagonal stroke below the preceding consonant
Example	অর্ক, কর্ম	প্রতি, ক্রম

Full guide to র-ফলা and the other three folas: ব-ফলা, য-ফলা, র-ফলা, ম-ফলা — The Four Folas Explained.

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Typing Reph in Avro

In Avro Phonetic, type rr before the following consonant:

• অর্ক → orrko
• কর্ম → korrmo
• সূর্য → shurrjo
• বর্ষ → borrSho
• ধর্ম → dhorrmo

The rr sequence signals Avro that র is acting as reph (preceding a consonant) rather than as a standalone consonant.

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Typing Reph in Bijoy

In Bijoy, reph uses the A key:

1. Type the consonant that reph will sit above
2. Press A (reph key)

Example: কর্ম → ক key → A key → ম key

Compare with how Avro handles reph vs Bijoy for a full side-by-side.

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30 Common Words with Reph

Core vocabulary: অর্ক, কর্ম, ধর্ম, বর্ষ, পর্ব, মূর্তি, স্বর্ণ, তর্ক, শর্ত, নির্মল

Professional terms: সর্বোচ্চ, কর্তৃপক্ষ, পর্যবেক্ষণ, বর্তমান, অর্থনীতি

Literary words: সূর্যোদয়, স্বর্গীয়, অর্জুন, মহর্ষি, সর্বশক্তিমান

For a full 200-word list grouped by conjunct type, see Bengali Conjunct Practice Vocabulary.

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Reph in the Broader System

Reph is formed using hasant just like other conjuncts — but its visual output is distinctive. Understanding how hasant works clarifies why reph looks the way it does.

For the complete conjunct system including reph, folas, and all special forms, read The Complete Guide to Bengali Conjunct Consonants.