phonemic transcription

Phonemic transcription is a way of representing the sounds of words using symbols from the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). It captures the core sounds that distinguish words in a language, regardless of accents or variations in pronunciation. This system helps linguistic studies, language learning, and speech therapy by providing a standardized way to show how words are pronounced. Essentially, phonemic transcription focuses on the basic, meaningful sounds (phonemes) rather than spelling or minor pronunciation differences, offering a clear, consistent way to understand and analyze speech.