Interactive IPA Chart

Master English pronunciation with our interactive phonetic chart. Listen to soundspractice pronunciationand improve your English speaking skills.

bean

tip

moon

shook

the

ɜː

sir

ɔ:

shore

met

eə

hair

fun

Interactive IPA Chart

The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is a set of symbols that linguists use to describe the sounds of spoken languages.

This page lets you hear the sounds that the symbols representbut remember that it is only a rough guide. There is lots of variation in how these sounds are said depending on the language and context. For examplein English voiceless plosives usually end with a puff of air called aspirationbut the voiceless plosives on this page aren't aspirated.

Choose a symbol to hear the sound it represents.

📚 How to Use This IPA Chart

Step 1

Click to Listen

Click on any phonetic symbol to hear its pronunciation. Each sound is recorded with clear audio examples.

Step 2

Explore Details

Click the info button on each sound card to learn pronunciation techniques and see word examples.

Step 3

Practice with Examples

In the detail pageslisten to example words and practice the highlighted sound patterns to improve your pronunciation.

Step 4

Browse by Categories

Use the organized sections below (VowelsConsonantsetc.) or browse by type using the category URLs for focused learning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The IPA is a standardized system of phonetic symbols used by linguists to represent the sounds of spoken language. It helps you understand exactly how words should be pronouncedregardless of spelling variations.

Our recordings represent standard pronunciationsbut remember that actual pronunciation varies by accentdialectand context. These sounds serve as a general guide for learning phonetics.

While this chart focuses on English soundsthe IPA symbols are universal. Many of these sounds appear in other languagesmaking this a valuable resource for multilingual learners.

Ensure your device volume is up and you have a stable internet connection. Some mobile browsers may require a user interaction before playing audio. Try tapping the sound symbol again.

Listen to each sound multiple timesthen try to mimic it. Use the example words provided in the detail pages to practice in context. Record yourself and compare with the reference audio.