Phonetic Representation

Phonetic representation is a system that visually shows how words are pronounced, rather than how they are spelled. It uses special symbols called phonetic symbols, derived from the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), to accurately capture sounds. This allows linguists, language learners, and speech professionals to understand and reproduce pronunciation precisely, regardless of spelling differences. For example, the word "cat" is represented as /kæt/ in phonetics, showing the specific sounds involved. This system removes ambiguity and provides a universal way to record and analyze spoken language across various languages and dialects.