SignMyWord Type it. Fingerspell it. Share it.

See any word or name in sign language fingerspelling.

Choose British Sign Language (BSL) or American Sign Language (ASL), type a word, and see every letter clearly.

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Fingerspelling, not full sign-language translation.SignMyWord shows written letters with the BSL or ASL manual alphabet.

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Your fingerspellingLearn how to fingerspell HELLO in British Sign Language (BSL).

British Sign Language (BSL)
HELLO · 5 letters

British Sign Language (BSL) · 5 letters

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Learn BSL and ASL fingerspelling

SignMyWord is a free fingerspelling tool for learning how written letters, names and short words can be represented with the British Sign Language or American Sign Language manual alphabet. It shows fingerspelling rather than full sign-language translation.

BSL fingerspelling alphabet A–ZSee every British Sign Language manual alphabet letter and open any letter in the generator. ASL fingerspelling alphabet A–ZExplore every American Sign Language manual alphabet letter. Fingerspell your nameTry a name in BSL or ASL and learn the sequence letter by letter.

Fingerspelling questions

What is fingerspelling?

Fingerspelling uses a manual alphabet to represent written letters with handshapes. It is often used for names, places and words without an established sign.

Is BSL fingerspelling the same as ASL fingerspelling?

No. British Sign Language and American Sign Language use different manual alphabets. BSL fingerspelling is commonly two-handed, while ASL fingerspelling is one-handed.

Does SignMyWord translate English into sign language?

No. SignMyWord shows fingerspelling letter by letter. It does not translate English sentences into BSL or ASL grammar and it does not replace a sign-language dictionary or interpreter.

Can I use SignMyWord to fingerspell a name?

Yes. Type a name and choose BSL or ASL to see each written letter represented with that manual alphabet. This is different from receiving a sign name.

About SignMyWord

SignMyWord was created by as an accessibility-focused learning and sharing tool. The project separates fingerspelling from full sign-language translation so the purpose of the tool is clear.

Fingerspelling tool · not full sign-language translation