International Phonetic Association

The International Phonetic Association (IPA) is a global organization that develops and maintains the International Phonetic Alphabet, a standardized system for representing all the sounds used in human languages. This alphabet uses unique symbols to accurately transcribe pronunciation, regardless of language or dialect. The IPA helps linguists, language learners, and speech professionals communicate about speech sounds precisely and consistently. By providing a universal chart of symbols, the IPA facilitates the study, teaching, and comparison of different languages and accents worldwide.