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English Pronunciation Generator — IPA Transcription Translator

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This phonetic translator has several settings, such as Choose English dialect .

Each time you change the settings, the phonetic transcription of the sample texts below is automatically updated.

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Natasha Australia

William Australia

Ryan United Kingdom

Sonia United Kingdom

Andrew United States

Emma United States

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This phonetic translator will help you obtain very accurate phonetic transcription of your English text.

It uses the symbols of International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) — the most popular phonetic transcription system in the world.

In addition to IPA, this tool also supports several types of phonetic spelling.

This phonetic translator supports three most common English dialects: British, American and Australian . The number of English words for each dialect in our database is indicated in the following table:

The numbers in the table don't include modified word forms. For example, the words "translate", "translates", "translating" and "translated" are all counted as one word.

The pronunciation of each word in the database was manually checked by a member of our team.

If you need to copy the phonetic transcription into another program or print it, please read our FAQ .

Watch a tutorial "How to convert text to phonetic transcription and listen to audio recordings of words"

You can easily create audio for your text using this pronunciation generator. Listen to the voice samples below.

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United kingdom, united states.

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Audio and video recordings of real people (native English speakers)

We hired professional voice-over artists to record the correct pronunciation of the most popular English words. The number of the audio recordings is indicated in the following table. Click the buttons to listen to the sample words.

Find more sample words in our interactive IPA chart for English .

Number of audio recordings in our English pronunciation generator

Audio recordings of real people are available with the subscriptions Basic and Premium .

Video recordings of real people are only available with the subscription Premium .

Multiple pronunciations of English words

Some English words are spelled the same, but are pronounced differently and have different meanings. They are called homographs . Compare:

The phonetic translator will highlight homographs in green . If you hover your cursor over these words or tap them on your mobile device, you will see all possible pronunciations.

At the moment this phonetic translator cannot yet decide which pronunciation is correct for such words. You will need to choose the correct pronunciation yourself depending on the context.

Pronunciation variants (when native speakers from different regions pronounce a word differently, or when the pronunciation changes in rapid speech) are highlighted in blue . Just like with homographs, you can also hover your cursor over the word to see all possible variants or click/tap it to select the right pronunciation.

Translation to your native language

This pronunciation generator allows you to obtain an automatic translation of your text to your native language.

Automatic translation service is provided by a third-party company (Google). Each time you translate text into another language, we have to pay Google a small fee.

Translation service is only available with the subscription Premium .

Built-in English dictionary

This phonetic translator has a built-in English dictionary, WordNet . It contains more than 140,000 English words.

Here's what you need to do to activate the dictionary:

• For the setting Transcription display options select the option " transcription above each word ".
• In the section Choose what you will see when you click the word turn on the option " Word's meaning ".
• After submitting your text, click on any word in the results to see its definition.

Create your own custom word lists

You can create your own custom word lists using this phonetic translator. Here's how you can do it:

• In the section Choose what you will see when you click the word turn on the option " to word list ".
• After submitting your text, click on the word you want to add to the word list and then click the button " to word list ".
• You will be prompted to select the transcription and enter the meaning/translation of the word (the latter for most languages is optional).
• Once you finished adding words to your word list, click on My Account at the top of the page and then on My word lists . You will see the list of all your word lists.

There are so many things you can do with your word list:

• export it to a file (Word, Excel, plain text),
• print it from your browser,
• share it with other people (for example, your students),
• practice pronunciation of every word using the audio recordings of real people (if available) or high-quality text-to-speech voices.

Watch a tutorial "How to create custom word lists"

Broad and narrow transcription

For American English this phonetic translator can show both broad (phonemic) and narrow transcriptions. Please read here about phonemes and allophones to decide which type of transcription you need.

Case-sensitive converter

We wanted to create a very precise tool, so we decided to make this phonetic converter case-sensitive. For some words, it makes a difference. For example, the English words August and august mean different things and may be pronounced differently depending on the context.

If you want to obtain the best results, please submit the English text which is spelled correctly. Misspelling the words ( english , ENGLISH ) may give unpredictable results.

How to use the setting "Edit transcription"

Sometimes you may encounter one of the following situations:

• A very rare word was not converted at all.
• You want to suggest a better transcription for a word.

In either case here's what you can do:

• In the section Choose what you will see when you click the word turn on the option " Edit transcription ".
• After submitting your text, click on the word which transcription you want to correct and then click the button Edit transcription .
• If you are suggesting a different transcription for a word that can already be converted, there's one additional step. Go to My Account . Click on Customize my experience and turn on the option I want to suggest changes in the transcription for the words that can already be converted .

In any case, the new transcription will only be visible to yourself. We will add an option to see the transcriptions submitted by other users later.

How to use the setting "Hide transcription"

Some people prefer to hide the phonetic transcription of the most common words in order to make the text less cluttered. Here's how you can do it:

• In the section Choose what you will see when you click the word turn on the option " Hide transcription ".
• After submitting your text, click on the word which transcription you want to hide and then click the button Hide transcription .

Next time you submit the text, the transcription of this word will not be displayed.

If you want to undo this action, go to My Account . Click on Customize my experience and go to the section Undo the action Hide transcription .

Highlighting of high-frequency English words

In the section Advanced options you will find a special option that allows you to highlight high-frequency English words . The words from different frequency intervals will be highlighted in the following colors:

If you want to make the frequency analysis of your text and obtain the detailed statistics, please use English word frequency counter .

You can choose one of the two frequency lists:

• The frequency word list based on the Corpus of Contemporary American English
• The subtitle-based frequency word list

Learning English as second language: phonetic transcription can help you improve your English pronunciation

English pronunciation can be very confusing. As you know, there are no strict pronunciation rules in the English language , so when you see an unknown English word, you cannot be 100% sure how to pronounce it.

The same English letter , or combination of letters, can be pronounced differently in different words. Moreover, the same English word can be pronounced in different ways by native English speakers from different countries, or even from the same country! That makes the English language hard to learn and understand.

This tool will serve you as an English pronunciation guide and will help you save time. You will no longer need to look up the pronunciation of words in a dictionary.

If you use the phonetic transcription regularly in combination with English audio and video recordings, your pronunciation and listening skills in the English language will improve.

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English pronunciation dictionaries that we recommend

Some of the dictionaries listed below are not really pronunciation dictionaries, but just regular English dictionaries. However we used all of them extensively when we were proofreading our database with pronunciations of English words.

American English

• Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition
• Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's English Dictionary

British English

• Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary
• Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
• Collins English Dictionary

Australian English

• Macquarie Dictionary Eighth Edition

Mobile apps with English dictionaries

Some English dictionaries mentioned above are available as mobile apps.

• Merriam-Webster Dictionary
• Learner's Dictionary
• English Pronouncing Dictionary
• Cambridge English Dictionary for Advanced Learners

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• Phonetics and pronunciation glossary
• International Phonetic Alphabet for English - IPA Chart
• English Phonetic Subtitle Converter
• English dictionaries online – Project Modelino
• English alphabet – Wikipedia
• English phonology – Wikipedia
• Standard American English (General American) – Wikipedia
• Standard British English (Received Pronunciation) – Wikipedia
• Wiktionary – Wiktionary
• Learner's Dictionary – online version of Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary
• Merriam-Webster's Dictionary – online version of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary

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English Phonetic Transcription

This tool is the online converter of English text to IPA phonetic transcription . Paste or type English text in the text field, and Click the "Transcribe" button. Click the "Speak" button, and listen to the sound of input text in browsers that support TTS (Chrome, Safari, Firefox). Copy the transcription in multiple formats by the "Copy" button and three options ("Transcription only", "Word by word", "Line by line").

The two most common English dialects are supported:

• British pronunciations are compiled from various sources (wiktionary etc.), including parts of speech.
• American pronunciations are compiled from various sources ( CMU pronunciation dictionary , wiktionary , etc.), including parts of speech.

Chapter 8 - Homework Exercises

A. Put a transcription of the segments in the phrase: Please pass me my book . (a PDF file)

B. Put a transcription above the phrase: Show me a spotted hyena . (a PDF file)

C. Write a symbol for each sound above the spectrogram. (a PDF file)

D. Say as much as you can about the different segments in the spectrogram in Figure 8.15. (a PDF file)

J. Which number corresponds to the word? (Online)

K. Which number in the spectrogram corresponds to the sound? (Online)

L. "A stitch in time saves nine" (Online)

The Complete Guide To Phonetic Transcription (2023)

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fəʊˈnɛtɪk trænsˈkrɪpʃᵊn ɪz kuːl.

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What Is Phonetic Transcription?

Phonological transcription is essentially a bridge between spoken and written communication.

It can be described as the visual representation of spoken language in written form, and it’s achieved by using phonetic symbols to depict pronunciation accurately.

Use Cases For Phonetic Transcription

You’ve seen phonetic descriptions in dictionaries or textbooks. But there are a few other ways professionals put phonetic transcription to use, too.

Enhancing language learning

Accurate phonetic transcription serves as a powerful tool for language learners. Learners can develop a better understanding of the sounds and phonetic patterns of a target language by providing a visual representation of correct pronunciation.

This enables them to improve their speaking and listening skills, enhance their overall pronunciation accuracy, and develop a more authentic accent.

Enabling linguistic research

Phonetic transcription plays a crucial role in linguistic research. It allows linguists to analyze and compare speech sounds across languages, study phonetic and phonological patterns, and investigate the historical development of languages.

Researchers can uncover insights into dialectal variations, language evolution, and the intricacies of language structure by accurately transcribing spoken language.

Improving speech therapy and pronunciation

Phonetic transcription is an invaluable resource in the field of speech therapy.

It helps speech-language pathologists accurately assess and diagnose speech disorders and articulation difficulties.

Transcribing speech sounds also allows for targeted intervention and the development of personalized therapy plans.

Assisting multilingual communication

Phonetic transcription bridges language barriers.

It facilitates accurate pronunciation and comprehension among speakers of different languages by providing a standardized and universally recognized system for representing speech sounds.

It serves as a valuable resource for language teachers, translators, and interpreters, ensuring clear and accurate communication across diverse linguistic contexts.

Types of Phonetic Transcriptions

Language is incredibly complex. So it makes sense that there are several types of phonetic transcriptions. Each one has its own specific purpose and level of detail—here’s an overview of each kind.

Narrow Transcription

First up is narrow transcriptions.

This aims to capture the finest phonetic details of speech. It includes specific symbols and diacritics to represent precise articulatory features such as vowel quality, consonant voicing, and manner of articulation.

For example, narrow transcriptions might be used to denote the difference between “leave” and “live,” which are close in spelling but mean completely different things.

Broad Transcription

Broad transcriptions focus on representing the main phonetic features of speech, omitting certain fine-grained details . It’s commonly used in foreign language learning materials and dictionaries.

Diacritic Transcription

Diacritic transcription involves the use of accent marks or symbols to indicate modifications or nuances in pronunciation.

These diacritics can represent native speaker features such as stress or intonation, allowing for a more precise representation of spoken language.

For instance, the German word for tschüss uses an accent called an umlaut to denote a highly rounded vowel.

Suprasegmental Transcription

Suprasegmental transcription focuses on capturing features that extend beyond individual sounds , including:

It’s particularly useful in studying language variation, poetry, and intonation patterns.

Connected Speech Transcription

Connected speech transcription involves transcribing natural speech patterns, including phenomena like assimilation, elision, and coarticulation.

It’s valuable for understanding native-like pronunciation and conversational dynamics.

Discrete Word Transcription

Discrete word transcription involves transcribing words individually without considering their surrounding context.

It’s commonly used in language learning materials, pronunciation dictionaries, and language technology applications.

Orthographic Transcription

Orthographic transcription represents speech using the standard spelling conventions of a given language.

While not as precise as phonetic transcription, orthographic transcription is helpful in providing a rough guide to pronunciation for those who are less familiar with phonetic symbols.

A Closer Look at the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)

The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is a special alphabet designed to help streamline possible variations in pronunciation. It’s a standardized system of phonetic notation that provides a universal framework for accurately representing the sounds of spoken language.

Developed in the late 19th century, the IPA is based primarily on the Latin alphabet and incorporates a wide range of symbols to capture the diverse array of sounds found in human languages.

History and development

The need for a standardized system of phonetic notation arose from the desire to accurately represent the sounds of different languages and facilitate international linguistic communication.

The IPA was first created by a group of phoneticians led by Paul Passy in the late 19th century and has since undergone several revisions and expansions.

Key features and principles

The IPA utilizes a set of symbols that represent specific speech sounds, including;

• Suprasegmental features (such as stress and intonation)
• Other phonetic phenomena

These symbols are designed to be easily recognizable and transcribable across different languages and writing systems.

One of the key principles of the IPA is that each symbol represents a single speech sound or phoneme.

This allows for precise and consistent transcription, enabling linguists, language learners, and researchers to accurately document and analyze the phonetic aspects of languages.

Universal standardization and recognition

The IPA has achieved widespread recognition and acceptance as the international standard for phonetic transcription.

It is utilized by linguists, language teachers, speech pathologists, translators, and other language professionals worldwide.

The IPA provides a common language for describing and analyzing the sounds of languages, facilitating cross-linguistic comparisons, and ensuring accurate and consistent transcription practices.

Mastering Accurate Phonetic Transcription: 4 Essential Tips

Accurate phonetic transcription requires attention to detail and adherence to established guidelines. Unfortunately, speech-to-text technology isn’t going to be able to help you here— human transcription services are your best bet. So if you plan to try your own hand at phonetic transcription, then consider the following essential tips.

Familiarize yourself with IPA symbols.

Develop a solid understanding of the symbols and diacritics used in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) .

This includes the standard representations of consonants, vowels, suprasegmental features, and other phonetic elements.

Regular practice and reference to IPA charts and resources will help you become comfortable with the symbols and their corresponding sounds.

Listen attentively with multiple audio playbacks.

Pay close attention to subtle variations in sounds, stress patterns, and intonation in each word.

Multiple playbacks of audio recordings can help capture the intricacies of pronunciation accurately. Take the time to discern and analyze the specific phonetic details before transcribing them.

Break down words into syllables to identify individual sounds.

Transcribe each sound separately using the appropriate IPA symbols.

Consider the placement of stress, the presence of diphthongs or consonant clusters, and any changes in sound due to coarticulation or assimilation.

Pay attention to both consonantal and vowel sounds to capture the complete phonetic representation.

Maintain consistency in your transcription style.

Ensure that you consistently apply the same symbols and diacritics for specific sounds across different transcriptions. Keep in mind there are multiple IPA fonts, so stick with one to keep things coherent.

This consistency allows for easier comparison and analysis of transcriptions and facilitates understanding among readers who are familiar with IPA conventions.

Verify your transcriptions against reliable sources.

Reliable sources include authoritative dictionaries, pronunciation guides, or established phonetic resources.

Cross-referencing your transcriptions with trusted sources helps to validate the accuracy of your work and ensures that you have represented the sounds of the language correctly.

It also provides an opportunity to learn from expert phonetic transcriptions and improve your own skills.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Using Phonetic Transcriptions

While striving for accurate phonetic transcriptions, it’s important to be aware of common pitfalls and mistakes.

By avoiding these errors, you can ensure the reliability and effectiveness of your transcriptions.

Here are some common mistakes to watch out for:

Misinterpreting IPA symbols

Be cautious of misinterpreting or misunderstanding IPA symbols.

Each symbol has a specific phonetic value, and misidentifying or misrepresenting sounds can lead to inaccuracies in transcriptions.

Regularly refer to reliable IPA charts and resources to reinforce your understanding of symbols and their associated sounds.

Inadequate attention to nuances

Paying insufficient attention to subtle phonetic nuances can result in imprecise transcriptions.

Sounds such as vowel length, pitch variations, and secondary articulations are crucial elements that can impact meaning and communication.

Take the time to listen attentively and accurately transcribe these nuances to capture the full range of phonetic details.

Neglecting suprasegmental features

Suprasegmental features, including stress, intonation, and rhythm, significantly contribute to the meaning and expression of speech.

Neglecting these features in transcriptions can lead to a loss of crucial information.

Ensure that you accurately represent stress patterns, intonational contours, and other suprasegmental aspects to convey the complete phonetic and prosodic structure of the language.

Lack of consistency in transcription styles

Inconsistencies in transcription style can lead to confusion and hinder understanding. Maintain consistent use of symbols, diacritics, and transcription conventions throughout your work.

This consistency enhances readability and facilitates comparisons between transcriptions.

Familiarize yourself with accepted transcription styles and adhere to them to ensure clear and coherent transcriptions.

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Exercises: phonetic symbols.

• Long /iː/ - short /ɪ/
• Long /ɑː/ - short /æ/
• Long /ɜː/ - short /e/
• Long /ɔː/ - short /ɒ/
• Long /uː/ - short /ʊ/
• Vowels 1 - phonetic symbols
• Vowels 2 - phonetic symbols
• Vowels 3 - phonetic symbols
• Vowels 4 - phonetic symbol s
• Minimal pairs /æ/ /Λ/ - audio
• Minimal pairs /æ/ /ɑː/ - audio
• Minimal pairs /ɪ/ /iː/ - audio
• Minimal pairs /ɒ/ /ɔː/ - audio
• Minimal pairs /ɒ/ /əʊ/ - audio
• Minimal pairs /əʊ/ /aʊ/ - audio
• Minimal pairs /əʊ/ /ɔː/ - audio
• Vowels - exercises

Phonemic Chart Keyboard

Type in phonetic symbols and learn english pronunciation.

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The phonemic chart contains the 44 sounds of spoken English. It is an excellent tool for both learning and teaching about English pronunciation, but there is no easy way to type the phonemes with a normal keyboard. Use this site to "type" the characters by clicking with your mouse. You can then copy and paste to your software of choice, or even export the characters as an image using the save as image button.

Type in phonemic characters

• Click on the symbols with your mouse to spell out your word.
• Copy them from the textfield below.
• If using Word or another word processor, select a unicode font : usually Gentium, Arial Unicode MS or Lucida Sans Unicode.
• Paste into your software.

You can also save your word as a png image file (click save as image ).

• Search for transcriptions .
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Transcription and pronunciation of the word " athens " in British and American variants. Detailed translation and examples.