phonetic alphabet The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is an alphabetic system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin script. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standard written representation for the sounds of speech. [1].
phonetic alphabet uk Learn how to spell words and names over the phone using the NATO or Western Union phonetic alphabets. See the letter-sound correspondences and print out the tables for easy reference.
phonetic alphabet english Move the pointer over the row and column headings to see descriptions of the manners and places of articulation. Then click on the IPA symbols for each English sound to open a popup window with sample words and transcriptions.