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IPA Char Reference

Browse the International Phonetic Alphabet: vowels, consonants and diacritics. Click any symbol to copy it instantly.

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Search or browse, then click a symbol to copy it.

Tip: build a transcription in the box on the right, then copy it whole.

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How to use the chart

Filter by category or search by name, for example schwa or dental. Clicking a symbol copies it to your clipboard and appends it to the transcription builder, so you can assemble whole words like /ˈfəˈnɛtɪk/ without hunting through character maps. Copy the finished string when done.

About the symbol set

This is a practical subset of the International Phonetic Alphabet covering the vowels, consonants, diacritics and stress marks used in most English and general-linguistics transcription. Hover any symbol to see its articulatory name.

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IPA Char Reference FAQs

What is the IPA used for?
The International Phonetic Alphabet gives every speech sound its own symbol, so pronunciation can be written unambiguously. Dictionaries, language textbooks and linguistics papers all use it.
Why do some symbols look like boxes on my device?
Rare IPA glyphs need a font with good Unicode coverage. Most modern systems render them, but very old devices may show boxes for a few diacritics.
How do I type the schwa symbol?
Click it here to copy, then paste wherever you need it. That is faster than memorizing Alt codes or installing a special keyboard for occasional use.
What do the stress marks mean?
ˈ marks primary stress (the loudest syllable) and ˌ marks secondary stress. They go before the stressed syllable, as in /ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəl/.
Is this the complete IPA chart?
No, it is a curated working set. The full IPA includes many more symbols for sounds in the world's languages; this covers what most learners and teachers reach for daily.
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