{"id":24620,"date":"2024-10-18T18:20:40","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T16:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geopostcodes.com\/en-GB\/?p=24620"},"modified":"2026-04-01T07:01:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T07:01:01","slug":"address-transliteration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geopostcodes.com\/en-GB\/blog\/address-transliteration\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Address Transliteration?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>h2{padding:0 0 40px;}h2:not(:first-of-type){padding:60px 0 40px;}h3,h4,h5{padding:40px 0 20px;}.wp-block-list li{margin-bottom:20px;}.wp-block-image figcaption{margin-top:10px;font-size:78%;text-align:right;}.wp-block-image{margin-bottom:40px;}.bulb-background{background-color:#D7EFFF;padding:30px;border-radius:25px;margin-bottom:60px;}.wp-block-image img{display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;border-radius:10px;}<\/style>\n<p><script>document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded',()=>{document.querySelectorAll('a').forEach(link=>{link.setAttribute('target','_blank');link.setAttribute('rel','noreferrer noopener');});document.querySelectorAll('p').forEach(paragraph=>{if(paragraph.innerText.includes('\ud83d\udca1')){paragraph.classList.add('bulb-background');}});});<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine that you have the following customer addresses from all over the world in your database:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>221B Baker Street, London, UK<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u4e2d\u56fd\u5317\u4eac\u5e02\u4e1c\u57ce\u533a\u524d\u95e8\u5927\u885732\u53f7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0414\u0432\u043e\u0440\u0446\u043e\u0432\u0430\u044f \u043f\u043b\u043e\u0449\u0430\u0434\u044c \u0434. 2, \u0433. \u0421\u0430\u043d\u043a\u0442-\u041f\u0435\u0442\u0435\u0440\u0431\u0443\u0440\u0433, \u0420\u043e\u0441\u0441\u0438\u044f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ub300\ud55c\ubbfc\uad6d \uc11c\uc6b8\ud2b9\ubcc4\uc2dc \uc6a9\uc0b0\uad6c \uc774\ud0dc\uc6d0\ub85c55\uae38 60-16<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>23 \u10dc\u10d8\u10d9\u10dd\u10da\u10dd\u10d6 \u10d1\u10d0\u10e0\u10d0\u10d7\u10d0\u10e8\u10d5\u10d8\u10da\u10d8\u10e1 \u10e5\u10e3\u10e9\u10d0, \u10d7\u10d1\u10d8\u10da\u10d8\u10e1\u10d8 0105, \u10e1\u10d0\u10e5\u10d0\u10e0\u10d7\u10d5\u10d4\u10da\u10dd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 \u0e40\u0e08\u0e23\u0e34\u0e0d\u0e01\u0e23\u0e38\u0e07 30 \u0e41\u0e02\u0e27\u0e07\u0e1a\u0e32\u0e07\u0e23\u0e31\u0e01 \u0e40\u0e02\u0e15\u0e1a\u0e32\u0e07\u0e23\u0e31\u0e01 \u0e01\u0e23\u0e38\u0e07\u0e40\u0e17\u0e1e\u0e21\u0e2b\u0e32\u0e19\u0e04\u0e23 10500 \u0e44\u0e17\u0e22<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You would probably have no trouble reading the first address, which is written in a Latin-based alphabet, one of many writing systems existing in the world. However, I assume that the other five could cause some confusion if you are not familiar with their respective writing systems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be able to read and process those addresses, it would be useful to convert all of them to one standard alphabet. This is where transliteration comes to the rescue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n    <title>Address Transliteration<\/title>\n    <style>\n        .transliteration-container {\n            width: 100%;\n            margin: 0 auto;\n        }\n        .transliteration-container .box {\n            border: 2px solid;\n            padding: 15px;\n            border-radius: 20px;\n            margin-bottom: 20px;\n        }\n        .transliteration-container .box:last-child {\n            margin-bottom: 0; \/* Removes margin after the second box *\/\n        }\n        .transliteration-container .input-box {\n            border-color: #66C3FF;\n        }\n        .transliteration-container .output-box {\n            border-color: #C42990;\n        }\n        .transliteration-container .subheader {\n            font-weight: bold;\n            font-size: 18px;\n            margin-bottom: 10px;\n        }\n        .transliteration-container ul {\n            list-style-type: none;\n            padding: 0;\n        }\n        .transliteration-container ul li {\n            margin-bottom: 10px;\n        }\n    <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<div class=\"transliteration-container\">\n    <div class=\"box input-box\">\n        <div class=\"subheader\">Original Address<\/div>\n        <ul>\n            <li>\u0414\u0432\u043e\u0440\u0446\u043e\u0432\u0430\u044f \u043f\u043b\u043e\u0449\u0430\u0434\u044c \u0434. 2, \u0433. \u0421\u0430\u043d\u043a\u0442-\u041f\u0435\u0442\u0435\u0440\u0431\u0443\u0440\u0433, \u0420\u043e\u0441\u0441\u0438\u044f<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"box output-box\">\n        <div class=\"subheader\">Transliterated Address<\/div>\n        <ul>\n            <li>Dvortsovaia ploshchad&#8217; d. 2, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Rossiia<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Transliteration is the process of converting text from one writing system to another while keeping the original pronunciation. This process is different from translation, where the intention is to preserve the meaning of the original word. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we are using the data from the example above, the third row \u201c\u0414\u0432\u043e\u0440\u0446\u043e\u0432\u0430\u044f \u043f\u043b\u043e\u0449\u0430\u0434\u044c \u0434. 2, \u0433. \u0421\u0430\u043d\u043a\u0442-\u041f\u0435\u0442\u0435\u0440\u0431\u0443\u0440\u0433, \u0420\u043e\u0441\u0441\u0438\u044f\u201d could be transliterated to Latin alphabet as \u201cDvortsovaya ploshchad\u2019 d. 2, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Rossiya\u201d, while the translation would be \u201cPalace Square 2, Saint Petersburg, Russia\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Our international address formats include official names in&nbsp;local languages, foreign names,&nbsp;English, and&nbsp;Roman alphabet transliterations. <a href=\"https:\/\/public.geopostcodes.com\/portal-signup\">Browse GeoPostcodes data for free.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transliteration is crucial for overcoming various challenges posed by diverse languages and writing systems in international addressing. This article will cover the advantages and pitfalls of address transliteration, common use cases, and some useful tools and techniques for transliteration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we need Transliteration?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using transliteration, addresses can be read and processed in countries that use different scripts without losing the original pronunciation. It\u2019s not about changing the meaning, as the translation would; it\u2019s about keeping the sound of the original address intact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transliteration helps ensure seamless operations across borders, bridging language barriers without compromising on address accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below summarizes the differences between transliteration and translation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table ticss-151165fd\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\"><thead><tr><th>Aspect<\/th><th>Translation<\/th><th>Transliteration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th>Purpose<\/th><td>Conveys the meaning of the address in another language<\/td><td>Converts the address phonetically to a different script<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Focus<\/th><td>Meaning<\/td><td>Pronunciation<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Example<\/th><td>\u201cNew Street\u201d becomes \u201cCalle Nueva\u201d (Spanish)<\/td><td>\u201c\u041c\u043e\u0441\u043a\u0432\u0430\u201d becomes \u201cMoskva\u201d (Latin script)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Application<\/th><td>Alters the meaning to fit the local language<\/td><td>Common for addresses in international shipments<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Use Case<\/th><td>Cultural adaptation in names of places or descriptions<\/td><td>Ensuring readability and pronunciation across scripts<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Accuracy for Delivery<\/th><td>Not reliable (could alter the address intent)<\/td><td>Reliable (keeps original pronunciation for precise delivery)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Effect on Original Address<\/th><td>Alters the meaning to fit local language<\/td><td>Maintains original pronunciation and structure<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advantages of Address Transliteration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Accessibility:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transliteration allows addresses written in non-Latin scripts to be understood by those using Latin-based languages, which is particularly useful for global businesses, shipping companies, and travelers. It enhances cross-border communication, enabling businesses and individuals in different countries to read and understand addresses in a more familiar script.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ease of Processing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many international databases, postal systems, or e-commerce platforms rely on the Latin alphabet. Transliteration allows these systems to process foreign addresses without requiring substantial changes to their infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transliteration allows users to input addresses into web forms that may not support multiple scripts, facilitating global commerce and communication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Standardization:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transliteration provides a standardized approach to converting addresses from different scripts into a uniform format, making it easier to manage and maintain address data across regions with different languages and scripts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table ticss-92c009cd\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Advantages<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th>Accessibility<\/th><td>Makes non-Latin addresses readable for Latin-script users, aiding global business, shipping, and cross-border communication<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Ease of Processing<\/th><td>Supports databases and platforms using Latin script without major changes; enables global commerce with Latin-only web forms<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Standardization<\/th><td>Offers a consistent format across languages, simplifying address management across regions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Disadvantages of Address Transliteration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Loss of Precision:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some languages contain sounds or characters that do not have an exact match in the Latin alphabet, leading to imprecise or ambiguous transliterations. For example, in Semitic languages, such as Arabic and Hebrew, vowels are not used in writing, which makes transliteration difficult. For example, the name of the country Qatar in Arabic would be \u201c\u0642\u0637\u0631\u201d, which transliterates as \u201cQtr\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Complexity of Standards:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Various transliteration standards (such as ISO, BGC\/PCGN, or local government standards) can have different transliterations for the same character. This lack of a single global standard can cause confusion or errors. For instance, a Russian character \u201c\u0419\u201d is transliterated as \u201cY\u201d in BGN\/PCGN system but as \u201cI\u201d in the Russian international travel documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Implementing multiple transliteration standards within one platform or database can add complexity to the system\u2019s design and functionality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Challenges in Reverse Transliteration:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transliteration is usually a one-way operation, which means that converting back from a transliterated form to the original script is often not accurate. That can cause issues in contexts where an exact match is required, such as legal documents or formal communications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table ticss-343ba1c0\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Disadvantages<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th>Loss of Precision<\/th><td>Some characters lack exact Latin matches, e.g., Arabic \u201c\u0642\u0637\u0631\u201d (Qatar) becomes &#8220;Qtr&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Complexity of Standards<\/th><td>Different standards (ISO, BGN\/PCGN) yield varied results, e.g., Russian \u201c\u0419\u201d as \u201cY\u201d vs. \u201cI\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Reverse Transliteration Issues<\/th><td>Difficult to revert to the original script accurately, problematic for legal or formal contexts needing exact matches<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Use Cases<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Address transliteration has several critical use cases, particularly in global business operations and international communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Identify which countries require address transliteration by <a href=\"https:\/\/public.geopostcodes.com\/portal-signup\">downloading the file<\/a> that lists the official languages of over 200 countries. This file highlights countries using non-Latin alphabets, which require transliteration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geopostcodes.com\/en-GB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lang.webp\" alt=\"This file contains the official languages of all countries (200+) - GeoPostcodes\" class=\"wp-image-28572\" style=\"width:778px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geopostcodes.com\/en-GB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lang.webp 475w, https:\/\/www.geopostcodes.com\/en-GB\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lang-300x88.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This file contains the official languages of all countries (200+). <a href=\"https:\/\/public.geopostcodes.com\/portal-signup\">Download here.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Global Address Verification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most significant use cases is in address verification and validation. Companies operating globally need to ensure that customer addresses are accurate and standardized. Address transliteration helps convert addresses from various scripts into a common Latin script, enabling the verification process to be more efficient and reliable. For example, addresses in Simplified Chinese or Arabic can be transliterated into Latin characters, making it easier to validate and standardize them according to the local postal codes and address formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Customer Onboarding and CRM Systems<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In customer relationship management (CRM) systems, address transliteration is vital for handling customer data from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Transliteration helps in converting these addresses into a format that the CRM system can handle, ensuring that the data is clean, consistent, and usable. This enhances the overall customer experience by facilitating smoother onboarding and communication processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Logistics and Shipping<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For logistics and shipping companies, accurate address transliteration is essential for ensuring that packages are delivered to the correct locations. By converting addresses into a standardized format, companies can reduce errors in delivery and improve the efficiency of their operations. This is particularly important in regions where multiple scripts are used, such as in countries with both Latin and non-Latin alphabets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Data Quality and Hygiene<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintaining high-quality data is essential for any organization, and address transliteration plays a key role in this. By standardizing addresses across different scripts, companies can ensure that their databases are consistent and accurate. This helps in improving data hygiene and reducing errors that could arise from incompatible character sets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transliteration Tips and Tricks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This section will look into tips, tricks, and tools for addressing transliteration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Standardized Transliteration Systems<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Arabic to English:<\/strong> ALA-LC, BGN\/PCGN, UNGEGN, ISO 233<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chinese to English:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Standard Mandarin:<\/strong> Hanyu Pinyin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beijing Mandarin:<\/strong> Wade Giles, Yale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cantonese:<\/strong> Yale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Japanese to English:<\/strong> Hepburn, Kunrei-shiki (ISO 3602), Nihon-shiki (ISO 3602 Strict)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Russian to English:<\/strong> ALA-LC, BGN\/PCGN, ICAO, ISO 9:2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transliteration Tools and Software<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Online Transliteration Tools:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Websites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexilogos.com\/\">Lexilogos<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omniglot.com\/\">Omniglot<\/a> offer transliteration utilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/translate.google.com\/\">Google Translate<\/a> can transliterate text in certain languages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Software and APIs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use programming libraries like <strong>ICU Transliteration<\/strong> in Java or <strong>unidecode<\/strong> in Python for automated processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>APIs from services like <strong>Google Cloud Translation<\/strong> or <strong>Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services<\/strong> support transliteration features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manual Transliteration:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For critical or complex addresses, consider manual transliteration by a professional who is fluent in both scripts to capture nuances and ensure accuracy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transliteration Example in Python Using unidecode Library<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>unidecode<\/strong> library in Python transliterates Unicode text into ASCII characters, making it useful for converting non-Latin scripts to Latin-based approximations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> unidecode does not adhere to a specific transliteration standard mentioned in the section above, so the output can be different from what you could expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example: Transliterating an Address from Russian Alphabet to Latin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"python\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">from unidecode import unidecode\n\n# Original address in Russian\noriginal_address = \"\u0414\u0432\u043e\u0440\u0446\u043e\u0432\u0430\u044f \u043f\u043b\u043e\u0449\u0430\u0434\u044c \u0434. 2, \u0433. \u0421\u0430\u043d\u043a\u0442-\u041f\u0435\u0442\u0435\u0440\u0431\u0443\u0440\u0433, \u0420\u043e\u0441\u0441\u0438\u044f\"\n\n# Transliterated address\ntransliterated_address = unidecode(original_address)\n\n# Output the results\nprint(\"Original Address:\", original_address)\nprint(\"Transliterated Address:\", transliterated_address)\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Output:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">Original Address: \u0414\u0432\u043e\u0440\u0446\u043e\u0432\u0430\u044f \u043f\u043b\u043e\u0449\u0430\u0434\u044c \u0434. 2, \u0433. \u0421\u0430\u043d\u043a\u0442-\u041f\u0435\u0442\u0435\u0440\u0431\u0443\u0440\u0433, \u0420\u043e\u0441\u0441\u0438\u044f\nTransliterated Address: Dvortsovaia ploshchad' d. 2, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Rossiia\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Address transliteration ensures that addresses are accurately converted from one alphabet or script to another, preserving their <strong>phonetic representation<\/strong>. This is essential for enhancing cross-border logistics, improving data integrity, and facilitating seamless communication across different languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, dealing with various languages is hard enough for a couple of countries. If you need quality data globally, outsourcing those efforts to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geopostcodes.com\/en-GB\/\">trusty data provider<\/a> will save you both time and money. At GeoPostcodes, we have already set up all these processes to aggregate postal data for more than ten years. We ingest over 1500 data sources to build our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geopostcodes.com\/en-GB\/postal-zip-code-database\/\">worldwide databases<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the data is cleaned, normalized, and pushed to a unified data model. We keep track of the changes on the postal and administrative sides, link to several external sources (e.g., geocodes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geopostcodes.com\/en-GB\/unlocode-database\/\">UNLOCODES<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/public.geopostcodes.com\/time-zones-dst\">time zones<\/a>), and publish weekly updates. We will also answer your questions about national administrative and postal structures as we aggregated and curated all that data. Browse GeoPostcodes datasets and <a href=\"https:\/\/public.geopostcodes.com\/portal-signup\">download a free sample here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-aa5641a4\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion exclusive has-light-content-bg is-style-default\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>What is the meaning of transliteration?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Transliteration is the process of representing or converting a word, phrase, or text from one script or writing system to another, while preserving the original pronunciation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps non-native speakers find an approximate word based on the pronunciation rules of their own 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