The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) Guide

Welcome to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) Guide, a comprehensive resource designed to enhance your pronunciation skills. The IPA is a universally recognized system of phonetic notation, meticulously developed to represent each distinct sound found in human speech, regardless of language. This guide offers an extensive array of consonants, vowels, diphthongs, along with nuances in stress, length, and articulatory features. Each IPA symbol is accompanied by English examples and sound equivalents, making it an invaluable tool for foreign learners. By correlating these symbols with the words on our website, learners can accurately pronounce even the most challenging words, facilitating a deeper understanding and more effective communication in English. Whether you're a language enthusiast or a learner striving to refine your pronunciation, this guide is your key to mastering the sounds of English.

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IPA symbol	English Example	Sound Equivalent

IPA Symbol	English Example	Sound Equivalent

Symbol	Description	Example	Explanation
/ ˌ /	Secondary stress marker	electricity = /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/	The second syllable "lɛk" has a secondary stress, while the third syllable "trɪ" has the primary stress.
/ ː /	Length mark (lengthens the vowel or consonant)	fleece = /fliːs/	The vowel "iː" in "fleece" is longer than the short "i" sound.
/ ( ) /	Parentheses denote optional pronunciation	camera = /ˈkæm(ə)rə/	Some people might pronounce it with two syllables, like "cam-ra" /ˈkæmrə/, while others might pronounce it with three, like "cam-er-a" /ˈkæmərə/.
/ ˈ /	Primary stress marker	water = /ˈwɔ tər/	The first syllable "wa" has the primary stress.