This tool converts IPA phonetic transcriptions into speech audio using speech synthesis technology. It supports 42 languages/dialects, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and many more.
Type in the phonetic transcription using the virtual IPA keyboard and click Listen to play the corresponding audio pronunciation. Make sure to select the correct language and only use the symbols from the keyboard.
The staggered layout of the virtual keyboard makes it easy to find the symbols you need. In a way, it mimics the layout of a physical keyboard and prevents it from looking too patterned. The result is arguably more ergonomic and cool-looking.
The keyboard also shows example words for each phoneme for easy reference.
The tool uses a serif font based on TIPA, with clear differentiation between IPA symbols. This font is therefore perfectly suitable for phonetic transcriptions.
Those are just some of the ideas I've had to make this the coolest IPA reader out there; please reach out with any thoughts or if you have ideas for other phonetics tools you'd like to see here.
If you're an IPA geek like me, you might also enjoy the IPA map of the world. And if you're up for a challenge, you can try your hand at a daily crossword puzzle that tests your knowledge of phonetics.
Vasetenkov, A. (n.d.). IPA to Speech (IPA Reader). antvaset.com. Retrieved [today's date], from https://www.antvaset.com/ipa-to-speech
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