Akan (Twi) Digraphs

Digraphs are aids to mastering languages. There are many languages our keyboards can support, however we have chosen the digraphs of most popular language in Ghana. Below are the examples and how they are used.

DW

Related English Sound

The DW digraph has the equivalent of a JW sound in the English language.

Pronuncuation

To pronunce the DW digraph, say the letter J with your lips tightly rounded or pouted. This digraph can be found in names like Adwoa

and words like Anadwo

HW

Related English Sound

The HW digraph has the equivalent of a SHW sound in the English language.

Pronuncuation

To pronunce the HW digraph, say the digraph SH with your lips pouted. This digraph can be found in words like Hwɛ

and Ahwehwɛ

KW

Related English Sound

The KW digraph has the equivalent of a QU digraph in the English language.

Pronuncuation

To pronunce the KW digraph, say the digraph QU. This digraph can be found in names like Kwaku

and words like Ɛkwan

NW

Related English Sound

The NW digraph has no equivalent in the English language.

Pronuncuation

To pronunce the NW digraph, stress the letter N sound and round you lips for the W. This digraph can be found in words like Nwa

and Nwanwa

TW

Related English Sound

The TW digraph has no equivalent in the English language.

Pronuncuation

To pronunce the TW digraph, round your lips to carry the vowel. This digraph can be found in words like Twi

and words like Twa

GY

Related English Sound

The GY digraph has the equivalent of a J sound in the English language.

Pronuncuation

To pronunce the GY digraph, assume the letters GY as a J. This digraph can be found in names like Aboagye

and Agyen

HY

Related English Sound

The HY digraph has the equivalent of an SH sound in the English language.

Pronuncuation

To pronunce the HY digraph replace it with the digraph SH. This digraph can be found in words like Ɛhyɛn

and Ahyɛnso

KY

Related English Sound

The KY digraph has the equivalent of a CH sound in the English language.

Pronuncuation

To pronunce the KY digraph, replace it with a CH. This digraph can be found in names like Kyei

and words like Ɛkyɛ

NY

Related English Sound

The NY digraph has no equivalent in the English language.

Pronuncuation

To pronunce the NY digraph, try sayingyer with a stressed N infront (nnnyer). This digraph can be found in names like Nyame.

and words like Nyansa.

 

End of Akan (Twi) Digraphs

Now that you have mastered your Akan (Twi) digraphs, let's go and use with the world.

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Write For Education

Our keyboards are not limited to Ghanaian languages. All Six European languages that came to Afrikan shores are also supported. This allows access to languages you are fluent in to be written alongside African and Ghanaian languages.

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Write For Leisure

Writing Ghanaian languages is good for education as well as leisure. Our mobile keyboard suggests some Ghanaian Akan words as you type. This is a dictionary to aid the correct spelling of Ghanaian Akan words. Watch this space for a dictionary for other Ghanaian languages

Reviews

Don’t take our word,. See what the experts say about the ABƐD Keyboard GH Series. We have got some amazing reviews.

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The keyboard is the most revolutionary device seen in the teaching of our languages since i have been a teacher.

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University of Education, Winneba, Ajumako, Ghana
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Yiee! Kofi, yei deɛ w'aku me. Afei deɛ metumi de 'projector' akyerɛ Twi. 

Wow! Kofi, this is insane. It means I can use a projector to teach Twi.

reviewer2

Mr. Dwamena

Languages Teacher PRESEC JHS LEGON
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Afeideɛ, yɛ twerɛ Twi a, yɛnmrɛ. Me tumi de me laptop kɔ babiara.

Now we won't struggle to write Twi in the classrooms anymore. I can take my laptop everywhere.

reviewer3

Dr. Nana Anima Wiafe Akenten

Lecturer UEW School of Languages, Ajumako

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Got questions? We’ve got answers. If you have some other questions, feel free to send us an email to info@asiedutech.co.uk

What is the ABƐD Keyboard GH Series? How does it work?

The ABƐD Keyboard GH Series are a series of keyboards focused on bringing Afrikan literature within computing circles. The keyboards includes extra characters not found on traditional qwerty keyboards, therefore allowing the user to have a wide selection of languages to write.

Does the Keyboard Translate?

Our PC and laptop keyboards are not translators. Our mobile and tablet keyboard can teach you to spell Akan (Twi) and English words correctly.

Can I swap the keyboard to another device?

Absolutely. We provide you with an installation disk for Apple and Windows purchases. Unfortunately you will need new labels if you use a laptop. Mobile and Tablet software can be downloaded to one device at a time

What's so special about the ABƐD Keyboard GH Series

Each ABƐD Keyboard is capable of writing more than 20 languages. Ideal for multinational libraries and educational literature.

tech specs

Need more info? Please have a look at the tech specs of the ABƐD Keyboard GH Series. We’ve used quality materials

Compatibility

App

Desktop & Laptop

meet the team

We are a small group of professionals sharing with the world our simple solution to a major challenge among Afrikan people.

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Kwaku Amoafah Boadi

General Manager Ghana
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Nana Offei

Spokesperson Ghana
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Nelson Owusu Ntiamoah

Chief Operations Officer Ghana
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Alex Agyapong

Installations Engineer Accra Ghana
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Eric Boampong

Installations Engineer Kumasi Ghana
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Eric Agodza

Software Engineer Accra, Ghana
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Kofi Asiedu-Berchie

Founder and CEO
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Natasha Asiedu-Berchie

Social Media Administrator

timeline

Here’s a road-map of our journey to highlight the milestones from the initial phase to delivery and future updates.

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AiST Asɛm Laptop Launch

2020
16 Dec 2021

AiST Asɛm Laptop Prototype

11 Oct 2021

Multi-Platform Mobile App Development

2021
11 Nov 2020

Android Mobile App Launch

Android mobile App backed by a combination of Akan and English dictionary to aid users write Akan dialects. More languages coming soon.

2020
23 feb 2018

Mother Tongue day Celebration

We celebrated the 2018 International Mother Tongue day with the University Of Education, Winneba (Ajumako Campus)

2018
23 Oct 2017

Launch at UKBBS

The ABƐD Keyboard was launched at the UK Black Business Show at the QEII Centre in Westminster, London as AiST Universal Keyboard.

23 Jan 2017

First Production

2017
23 jan 2016

Prototype & Testing

23 jan 2016

Research and Development

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Mobile Keyboard App

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ABƐD Desktop Keyboard Brand GH

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This is our mobile keyboard. Enjoy translating or writing in multiple languages whilst out and about, for leisure or profession. You don't need to know how to spell Akan (Twi) or English words. This keyboard has a built-in spell checker in both languages.


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