How To Type "sha" (ශ) In Singlish
Simple Sinhala transliteration rules to type sha sounds such as ශ, ෂ, and related common words in Singlish.
Quick Rule
In most everyday words, typing "sha" maps to ශ. For example: "shakthi" and "shantha".
When you need the stronger retroflex form (ෂ), use words that conventionally carry it, then confirm from suggestions.
Useful Word Examples
ශබ්දය (shabdaya), ශක්තිය (shakthiya), ශාන්ත (shaanta).
If your first output is not what you wanted, adjust the romanized spelling slightly (sha/sa/shae) to hit the intended letter.
Typing Tip
For difficult words, type the full word and select from suggestions instead of forcing letter-by-letter.