-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
Examples of International Phonetic Alphabet in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Our weapon of choice was the International Phonetic Alphabet, which enabled us to pronounce foreign words with great accuracy.
—The New Yorker, 3 July 2023
Similar jumps occurred for other tasks including decoding the International Phonetic Alphabet, unscrambling a word’s letters, identifying offensive content in paragraphs of Hinglish (a combination of Hindi and English), and generating a similar English equivalent of Kiswahili proverbs.
—Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 16 Mar. 2023
That’s where resources like the International Phonetic Alphabet some in handy.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Word History
First Known Use
1894, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of International Phonetic Alphabet was
in 1894
Dictionary Entries Near International Phonetic Alphabet
Cite this Entry
“International Phonetic Alphabet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/International%20Phonetic%20Alphabet. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
More from Merriam-Webster on International Phonetic Alphabet
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about International Phonetic Alphabet
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share