IPA chart

The IPA chart, or International Phonetic Alphabet chart, is a visual tool that represents all the sounds used in human languages worldwide. It categorizes sounds based on how and where they are produced in the mouth—like lips, tongue, or vocal cords—and whether they are voiced (using vibration) or voiceless. By providing a unique symbol for each sound, the chart helps linguists, language learners, and speech professionals accurately transcribe and analyze spoken words across different languages, ensuring a consistent way to understand pronunciation beyond spelling.