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Guides on IPA transcription, pronunciation practice, and language learning.
Alfabeto fonético inglês: tabela IPA com exemplos
Alfabeto fonético inglês completo: cada símbolo da tabela IPA com exemplo, transcrição americana e britânica, o som mais próximo do português e onde ouvi-lo.
الفرق بين p و b في النطق، ومعهما v و f
لماذا يسمع الإنجليزي pen كأنها Ben؟ الفرق بين p وb وبين f وv: الجهر والنفَس، مع أزواج صغرى بالرموز الصوتية وتمارين الورقة واليد والحنجرة.
حروف لا تُنطق في الإنجليزية: القواعد والأمثلة
الحروف التي تُكتب ولا تُنطق في الإنجليزية: k في knife وb في climb وgh في night وغيرها، مرتبة بحسب القاعدة مع الرموز الصوتية وسبب وجودها.
الحروف المتحركة والصامتة في الإنجليزية وأصواتها
كم حرفًا متحركًا في الإنجليزية وكم صوتًا؟ خمسة حروف تكتب عشرين صوتًا، و21 حرفًا صامتًا تكتب 24 صوتًا: جداول بالرموز الصوتية ومقارنة بالحركات العربية.
النبر في اللغة الإنجليزية: مكانه في الكلمة وقواعده
أين يقع النبر في الكلمة الإنجليزية وكيف تقرؤه في الرموز الصوتية: قواعده التقريبية واستثناءاتها، والكلمات التي ينقل إليها المتحدث بالعربية نبر لغته.
النطق البريطاني والأمريكي: الفروق بالرموز الصوتية
الفرق بين النطق البريطاني والأمريكي في الإنجليزية بالرموز الصوتية: الراء، والتاء بين حركتين، وحركات class وhot وno، والياء، والنبر، مع جدول مقارنة.
Alphabet phonétique anglais : tableau et exemples
L’alphabet phonétique anglais en un tableau : chaque symbole API avec un mot exemple, ses formes américaine et britannique et le son français le plus proche.
Audio to IPA: Can You Transcribe Speech to IPA?
What automatic audio-to-IPA tools can and cannot do: the difference between hearing the words and hearing the sounds, and how to get IPA from a recording.
Come leggere la trascrizione fonetica inglese
Come leggere la trascrizione fonetica inglese partendo dall'italiano: i simboli che ingannano, lo schwa, l'accento e l'IPA americano e britannico.
Cómo leer la transcripción fonética del inglés
Cómo leer la transcripción fonética del inglés si hablas español: los símbolos que engañan, la schwa, el acento y el AFI americano y británico.
English Pronunciation for Arabic Speakers
The English sounds Arabic speakers find hardest, from p and b to v, vowels, stress and the extra vowel in istudent, with US and UK IPA and a fix for each.
English Pronunciation for French Speakers
The English sounds French speakers find hardest, from h and th to ship and sheep, word stress and the English r, with US and UK IPA and a fix for each.
English Pronunciation for German Speakers
English pronunciation problems for German speakers: w and v, th, final b, d and g, cat and bed, and the r, with US and UK IPA and a fix for each.
English Pronunciation for Italian Speakers
The English sounds Italian speakers find hardest, from ship and sheep and the schwa to h, th, silent letters and the extra vowel in big-a, with US and UK IPA.
English Pronunciation for Korean Speakers
English pronunciation problems for Korean speakers, from r and l to f, v, z and the extra vowel in desk, with US and UK IPA and a fix for each.
English Pronunciation for Portuguese Speakers
English pronunciation for Brazilian and Portuguese speakers: the extra i in big, r and h, final m and l, th, and ship and sheep, with US and UK IPA.
English Pronunciation for Turkish Speakers
English pronunciation problems for Turkish speakers, from th and w to ship and sheep, the schwa, clusters and stress, with US and UK IPA and a fix for each.
English Pronunciation for Vietnamese Speakers
English pronunciation problems for Vietnamese speakers, from final consonants and tr to th, sh and stress, with US and UK IPA and a fix for each.
French Vocabulary with IPA: 100 Common Words
100 common French words with their IPA pronunciation, grouped by topic, plus the sounds English speakers miss and why numbers change shape.
Lire la phonétique anglaise : guide pour débutants
Comment lire la phonétique anglaise (API) : les symboles nouveaux pour un francophone, l’accent tonique, les voyelles longues, et des mots décodés pas à pas.
Logiciel de prononciation anglaise pour PC et Mac
Logiciel de prononciation anglaise, gratuit ou non : dictionnaires, convertisseurs, lecture à voix haute, Anki, application de bureau. Ce que fait chacun.
نطق ed في الفعل الماضي: ثلاث قواعد بالرموز الصوتية
متى تُنطق ed في آخر الفعل الماضي تاءً ومتى دالًا ومتى مقطعًا كاملًا؟ القاعدة بحسب آخر صوت في الفعل، مع جدول أفعال بالرموز الصوتية وتمارين.
نطق th في الإنجليزية: متى تكون ث ومتى ذ
نطق th في الإنجليزية للمتحدث بالعربية: متى تُنطق ثاءً ومتى ذالًا، وقواعد التمييز بينهما، وأخطاء اللهجات، والكلمات التي تُنطق فيها تاءً، مع الرموز الصوتية.
Comment prononcer le th en anglais : /θ/ et /ð/
Comment prononcer le th anglais : la position de la langue pour /θ/ et /ð/, pourquoi les francophones disent s, z, t ou d, quel th choisir, et des exercices.
Prononciation anglaise : erreurs des francophones
Les erreurs de prononciation anglaise typiques des francophones (h, th, voyelles, accent tonique, r) et comment les corriger, avec les transcriptions en API.
Pronúncia do -ed em inglês: /t/, /d/ ou /ɪd/
Pronúncia do -ed nos verbos regulares no passado: quando soa /t/, /d/ ou /ɪd/, a regra do último som, verbos com AFI e o erro típico do brasileiro.
Pronúncia em inglês escrita em português e no AFI
Pronúncia em inglês escrita em português, como “aiêm” para I am: o que essa escrita acerta, o que ela sempre erra e como a transcrição fonética resolve.
Pronúncia em inglês para brasileiros: erros comuns
Os erros de pronúncia em inglês mais comuns dos brasileiros, por que o português leva a eles e como corrigir: a vogal extra, r e h, l final, vogais e th.
Pronuncia inglese per italiani: gli errori tipici
Gli errori di pronuncia inglese tipici degli italiani, da ship e sheep allo schwa, la h, la th e la vocale in più di big-a, e come correggerli con l'IPA.
Como pronunciar o th em inglês: /θ/ e /ð/
Como pronunciar o th em inglês: o /θ/ de think e o /ð/ de this, por que o brasileiro diz t, d ou f, como saber qual usar e exercícios para treinar.
Come si pronuncia th in inglese: /θ/ e /ð/
Come si pronuncia th in inglese: la th sorda /θ/ di think e quella sonora /ð/ di this, perché l'italiano dice t e d, quale usa ogni parola, ed esercizi.
Pronunciación de la -ed en inglés: /t/, /d/ o /ɪd/
Pronunciación de la -ed de los verbos regulares en pasado: cuándo suena /t/, /d/ o /ɪd/, la regla del último sonido, tablas de verbos en AFI y el error típico.
Pronunciación en inglés para hispanohablantes
Los errores de pronunciación en inglés típicos de los hispanohablantes, de ship y sheep a la b y la v o la e de «eschool», con AFI, ejemplos y cómo corregirlos.
Cómo se pronuncia la th en inglés: /θ/ y /ð/
Cómo se pronuncia la th en inglés: la th sorda /θ/ de think y la sonora /ð/ de this, qué tiene ya tu español, cuál lleva cada palabra y cómo se dice the.
Simboli fonetici inglesi: tabella IPA con esempi
I simboli fonetici inglesi in una tabella con esempi: per ogni suono la trascrizione americana e britannica e il suono italiano più vicino. Da copiare.
Símbolos fonéticos del inglés: tabla AFI completa
Todos los símbolos fonéticos del inglés con un ejemplo, su forma americana y británica y el sonido español más cercano. Para copiar, imprimir en PDF y estudiar.
American vs British IPA: 50 Words Compared
American vs British IPA for 50 words, grouped by what changes: the r, the BATH, LOT and GOAT vowels, the yod, and one-off words like tomato.
English Pronunciation for Chinese Speakers
The English sounds Mandarin speakers find hardest, from final consonants and th to ship and sheep, with US and UK IPA and a practical fix for each.
English Pronunciation for Japanese Speakers
The English sounds Japanese speakers find hardest, from L and R to TH, V and vowel length, with IPA, example words and a practical fix for each.
English Pronunciation for Spanish Speakers
The English sounds Spanish speakers find hardest, from ship and sheep to b and v and the extra e in school, each with IPA, examples and a fix.
German IPA Chart & Cheat Sheet: All 44 Sounds
All 44 sounds of standard German in one IPA chart, from /ç/ to /ɔʏ/, each with an example word, its IPA and the nearest English sound.
IPA to Text: How to Read a Transcription Back Into a Word
Phonetic transcription goes both ways, and reading it back is the harder direction. How to strip the notation, sound it out, and handle several right answers.
Italian IPA Chart & Cheat Sheet: All 30 Sounds
Italian IPA chart with all 30 sounds: 7 vowels, 2 semivowels and 21 consonants, each with an example word, plus double consonants and stress.
Portuguese IPA Chart & Cheat Sheet: All 38 Sounds
Brazilian Portuguese IPA chart with all 38 sounds (oral and nasal vowels, semivowels, consonants), example words, stress rules and vowel reduction.
Russian IPA Chart & Cheat Sheet: All 42 Sounds
All 42 sounds of standard Russian in one IPA chart: vowels, hard and soft consonants, each with an example word, plus how akanye reduces vowels.
Spanish IPA Chart & Cheat Sheet: All 24 Sounds
Spanish IPA chart with all 24 sounds: 5 vowels, 2 semivowels and 17 consonants, each with an example word, plus stress rules and Spain's /θ/.
TH Sounds in IPA: /θ/ and /ð/ Explained
How to say the two English TH sounds, /θ/ in think and /ð/ in this, how to tell which one a word uses, and the t, s and f swaps to avoid.
ما هي الأبجدية الصوتية الدولية IPA
لماذا وُضعت الأبجدية الصوتية الدولية، وما الذي تحله فعلًا، ولماذا تظل الترجمة الصوتية أدق من التسجيل الصوتي في تعلم النطق.
الرموز الصوتية في اللغة الإنجليزية: دليل المبتدئين
ما هذه الرموز الموضوعة بين شرطتين مائلتين في القاموس؟ دليل عملي لقراءة الأبجدية الصوتية الدولية، مكتوب لمن لغته الأم العربية.
Anki-Karten für die Aussprache: der Arbeitsablauf
Vokabelkarten mit Lautschrift und Audio bauen, ohne sie von Hand zu tippen: Kartentypen, Feldaufbau, ein realistischer Ablauf und typische Fehler.
برنامج نطق الكلمات: مقارنة الأدوات
القواميس وويكاموس وفورفو والمحوّلات على الويب ونماذج الذكاء الاصطناعي وIPAtics: ما الذي تجيده كل أداة، وأين تخطئ، ومتى تستعمل أيّها.
Englische Aussprache für Deutsche: die fünf Fallen
w gegen v, die beiden th, das englische r, gespannte Vokale und die Auslautverhärtung: die fünf Stellen, an denen der deutsche Akzent hörbar wird.
Fonetik Alfabe Çevirici: Nasıl Kullanılır
Fonetik alfabe çevirici ne yapar, hangi araç ne işe yarar ve çıkan semboller nasıl okunur? Türkçe ve İngilizce örneklerle pratik bir rehber.
IELTS Telaffuz: IPA ile Speaking Rehberi
IELTS Speaking'de telaffuz nasıl puanlanır, 6'dan 8'e neyin değiştiği ve Türk adayların en çok kaybettiği sesler — IPA ile pratik rehber.
Lautschrift lesen lernen: IPA für Deutschsprachige
Was bedeuten die Zeichen zwischen den Schrägstrichen im Wörterbuch? Eine IPA-Einführung für Deutschsprachige — mit deutschen und englischen Beispielen.
Lautschrift-Umwandler im ehrlichen Vergleich
ToPhonetics, EasyPronunciation, Wiktionary, Forvo, Wörterbuch-Apps, ChatGPT und IPAtics im Vergleich — was jedes Werkzeug kann und wo es scheitert.
كيف تنطق الكلمات الإنجليزية بشكل صحيح
الأخطاء المتكررة التي يقع فيها المتحدث بالعربية في الإنجليزية: p وb، v وf، طول الحركة، والنبر — مع الرموز الصوتية وطريقة التصحيح.
How to Add IPA and Audio to Anki Automatically
How to add IPA, native audio, example sentences and translations to Anki automatically: select a word, press a hotkey, and get cards at your CEFR level.
Best Apps to Learn Pronunciation, Compared by Method
Pronunciation apps compete on method, not features. Compared by approach: crowdsourced native audio, coaching with feedback, and IPA-first learning in context.
Schwa /ə/: The Upside-Down e and How to Say It
The schwa /ə/, the upside-down e, is the most common vowel in English: the weak 'uh' in about and sofa. How to say it, spot it and tell it from /ʌ/.
How to Get IPA for Any Word on Your Screen
Get IPA and audio for any word on your screen (browser, PDF, subtitle, chat or ebook) with one system-wide hotkey. Plus a free web converter and screenshot OCR.
Best IPA Transcription Tools for Language Learners
A language learner's guide to choosing an IPA transcription tool — matched to how you actually study: reading, Anki decks, exam prep, or many languages.
Japanese IPA: Sounds, Pitch Accent and the R Tap
Japanese IPA explained for English speakers: the five pure vowels, the R tap [ɾ], pitch accent, mora timing and vowel devoicing, with examples.
Mandarin Tones in IPA: Chao Tone Letters & Pinyin
The four Mandarin tones and the neutral tone in Pinyin, Chao tone numbers and IPA tone letters (˥˥ ˧˥ ˨˩˦ ˥˩), plus tone sandhi rules and a drilling routine.
Phonemic vs Phonetic Transcription: Broad & Narrow
Broad, phonemic IPA in slashes vs narrow, phonetic IPA in brackets: what each one records, when you need which, and why IPA converters give you broad.
The Shadowing Technique for Pronunciation: How to Do It
What the shadowing technique is and how to do it well — combined with IPA targeting and spaced review. An honest, practical routine, not pronunciation hype.
ToPhonetics vs EasyPronunciation (and a Third Option)
ToPhonetics vs EasyPronunciation, head to head: languages, audio, price, in-context use and Anki export, plus a third option built around your workflow.
Almanca Telaffuz Rehberi — Türkçe ile Karşılaştırmalı IPA
Türkler için Almanca telaffuz rehberi. Umlautlar, ch sesleri, uvular r, sch — Türkçede olmayan altı Almanca sesi IPA ile, mukayeseli olarak öğrenin.
Anki ile Telaffuz Çalışması — Türkçe Pratik Rehber
Anki kartlarını sadece kelime için değil, telaffuz için de kullanın: IPA'lı 6 kart tipi, CEFR seviyesine göre örnekler ve 10 dakikada deck kurma yöntemi.
Build a Pronunciation Anki Deck in a 10-Minute Session
A repeatable 10-minute session for building and reviewing IPA-based pronunciation cards with AnkiConnect.
The Best IPA Transcription Tools (Honest Comparison)
An honest comparison of IPA transcription tools: ToPhonetics, EasyPronunciation, Forvo, Wiktionary, dictionary apps, AI chatbots and IPAtics.
French IPA Chart & Cheat Sheet: All 36 Sounds
French IPA chart with all 36 sounds — oral and nasal vowels, consonants and semivowels — each with example words, plus a free French to IPA converter.
How to Pronounce German Words Correctly Using IPA
German pronunciation with IPA: the six sounds English speakers get wrong (umlauts, ch, r, sch and vowel length), each with its transcription and a fix.
IELTS Pronunciation: IPA Sounds Examiners Listen For
What IELTS Speaking examiners grade under pronunciation, and the IPA sounds that move you from band 6 to band 8. With practice strategies.
İngilizce Telaffuz Rehberi — Türkler İçin IPA ile Başlangıç
Türk öğrencilerin İngilizce telaffuzda en çok zorlandığı sesler ve onları IPA ile düzeltmenin yolu: pratik örnekler, ağız pozisyonları ve günlük rutin.
IPA Nedir, Nasıl Okunur — Türkçe Başlangıç Rehberi
Uluslararası Fonetik Alfabe (IPA) nedir, ne işe yarar, nasıl okunur? Türkçe konuşanlar için sıfırdan, sembollerle başlayıp örneklerle ilerleyen bir rehber.
7 IPA Symbols English Speakers Get Wrong in Spanish
Spanish looks easy until you hit the seven sounds English speakers get wrong: rr, b/v, d, j, ñ, the vowels and the unaspirated stops. Each with IPA and a fix.
English Minimal Pairs: 30 Pairs Learners Confuse
The 30 English minimal pairs that trip up learners most, from /ɪ/ vs /iː/ to /θ/ vs /s/ and /v/ vs /w/, with IPA and a drill to train your ear.
Online IPA Converter or Desktop App: Which to Use?
Web IPA converters vs desktop pronunciation apps, honestly compared: workflow speed, language coverage, offline use, privacy, and what each is good for.
From PDF to Fluent: A Faster Pronunciation Workflow
A practical reading-to-pronunciation workflow: use one hotkey for IPA, review the result, and keep useful words ready for later practice.
Türklerin İngilizce Telaffuzda Yaptığı 15 Yaygın Hata
Türk fonolojisinden gelen 15 sistemik İngilizce telaffuz hatası; her biri IPA ile, sebebi ve düzeltme yöntemiyle. Genel listeler değil, Türklere özel.
Phonetic Languages: 14 Languages Compared in IPA
Which languages are phonetic? How closely spelling matches sound in 14 languages, from Spanish and Turkish to English and French, shown in IPA.
Anki IPA: 5 Ways to Add IPA to Pronunciation Cards
Anki IPA cards, five ways: IPA-first cards, minimal pairs, a sound of the week and more, plus how to skip typing IPA by hand with automatic IPA and audio.
What Is IPA? Why Phonetic Transcription Matters
What the International Phonetic Alphabet is, why spelling misleads you about pronunciation, and how IPA lets you say a word right the first time.
How to Read IPA: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Learn the International Phonetic Alphabet from scratch. Understand consonants, vowels, stress marks, and how to pronounce any word correctly using IPA symbols.