John Wells

John Wells is a notable figure in the field of linguistics and phonetics, known for his work on the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), a system used to accurately represent human speech sounds. He has contributed to understanding how different sounds are produced and categorized across languages, aiding in language learning, transcription, and speech technology. Additionally, Wells has held academic positions and published extensively, making complex aspects of speech and language accessible and useful for researchers, students, and professionals in linguistics, communication, and technology.