What is the International Phonetic Alphabet?

The IPA is a standardized system of phonetic notation that represents the sounds of spoken language. It is used by linguists, language teachers, and speech pathologists worldwide.

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English Word

/prəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Why this transcription?

This IPA transcription represents the standard American English pronunciation. The symbols follow the International Phonetic Alphabet, used by linguists worldwide.

Understanding the International Phonetic Alphabet

The IPA is a powerful tool for anyone learning a new language or studying linguistics. Each symbol represents one distinct sound, making pronunciation unambiguous. Unlike English spelling, which can be inconsistent, IPA provides a one-to-one mapping between written symbols and spoken sounds.