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iPA Phonetics

IPA and Voice Production

$3.99 · Designed for iPad

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• 63 Ratings 4.2
• Ages 4+ Years
• Category Education
• Developer John Esling
• Language EN English
• Size 943.7 MB

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iPhone, iPad

With an interactive interface and audio/video from Dr. John Esling, past-President of the International Phonetic Association, the accuracy of this app is unparalleled! This App provides a unique and intuitive touch interface for exploring the International Phonetic Alphabet as well as numerous voice qualities and articulations. Simply press any symbol or label in the illustrations to see and hear an accurate example. Amazing real-life laryngoscopic and ultrasound videos never before documented accompany sounds articulated in the mouth and throat! You can speed up and slow down all the video examples, view full-screen, and more! more

Ratings & Reviews

• 4.2 out of 5 63 Ratings

• I prefer the old version

  02/15/2025

  Zaza Zhang

  Previous versions felt good. Now, after the update, it doesn’t feel as convenient as before. I still prefer the old version, where there was a control bar at the top, allowing me to turn the video on and off freely. Also, it seems like the sound only works with headphones now.

  Developer Response

  Thanks for the review, Zaza. We have plans to add a “settings panel” in a future version that will add more control over the videos. Not sure what your specific sound/headphones issue is, but we would recommend you update your iOS and ensure you have the latest app updates. Thanks again for the feedback.

  I prefer the old version 02/15/2025

  Zaza Zhang

  Previous versions felt good. Now, after the update, it doesn’t feel as convenient as before. I still prefer the old version, where there was a control bar at the top, allowing me to turn the video on and off freely. Also, it seems like the sound only works with headphones now. Developer Response 02/16/2025 Thanks for the review, Zaza. We have plans to add a “settings panel” in a future version that will add more control over the videos. Not sure what your specific sound/headphones issue is, but we would recommend you update your iOS and ensure you have the latest app updates. Thanks again for the feedback.

• Nearly perfect

  12/11/2016

  jiah

  This app exceeded my expectations. I got this app just because I wanted the audio for IPA sounds, but found videos which can have the playback edited, as well as a fun and helpful matching game. My only criticisms are minor, and those are:1. The interface, though very functional, could benefit from some more organization (for instance, the matching game is not distinct from the general playback area, and only serves to as a tool for confirmation). 2. It would be nice to be able to be able to choice a language and have only those phonemes from that language be accessible, so as to make things more simple and goal-oriented. Also it would serve as a helpful visual. 3. It would be nice also to be able to loop videos, or to choose your own pair of videos to loop so that you can choose a contrast of sounds and really get to know the differences. However, these suggestions are minor, and this app does what it claims to do, and does it well.

  Developer Response

  Thanks for all the great suggestions. We will try to incorporate some of these in the future!

  Nearly perfect 12/11/2016

  jiah

  This app exceeded my expectations. I got this app just because I wanted the audio for IPA sounds, but found videos which can have the playback edited, as well as a fun and helpful matching game. My only criticisms are minor, and those are:1. The interface, though very functional, could benefit from some more organization (for instance, the matching game is not distinct from the general playback area, and only serves to as a tool for confirmation). 2. It would be nice to be able to be able to choice a language and have only those phonemes from that language be accessible, so as to make things more simple and goal-oriented. Also it would serve as a helpful visual. 3. It would be nice also to be able to loop videos, or to choose your own pair of videos to loop so that you can choose a contrast of sounds and really get to know the differences. However, these suggestions are minor, and this app does what it claims to do, and does it well. Developer Response 05/31/2019 Thanks for all the great suggestions. We will try to incorporate some of these in the future!

• Love!

  06/11/2016

  Heylola2

  This app is amazing. It has so many more sounds than a regular IPA app/chart. I really like being able to see the different views when the sound is being pronounced. I'm a linguistics major and I did use this frequently in my phonetics class. It really helped me memorize the less used and/or non-English sounds. The only problem I have is that if I zoom in to the consonant chart, it sometimes makes it so I can't press any of the characters in the bottom row. Other than that, it's a fantastic app!

  Developer Response

  Thanks for the kind words. The latest version should allow you better access to that bottom row.

  Love! 06/11/2016

  Heylola2

  This app is amazing. It has so many more sounds than a regular IPA app/chart. I really like being able to see the different views when the sound is being pronounced. I'm a linguistics major and I did use this frequently in my phonetics class. It really helped me memorize the less used and/or non-English sounds. The only problem I have is that if I zoom in to the consonant chart, it sometimes makes it so I can't press any of the characters in the bottom row. Other than that, it's a fantastic app! Developer Response 05/31/2019 Thanks for the kind words. The latest version should allow you better access to that bottom row.

• This is the one to get

  02/08/2016

  Miss Monroe NYC

  Out of all the IPA apps available, this is definitely the one to get. It's very important when you're learning sounds to see the mouth and tongue as it is making the sound. This app shows clearly where the how to make the sound with your mouth and tongue. The sounds each have a very minor differences and these are clearly shown in a way not seen on other apps.

  This is the one to get 02/08/2016

  Miss Monroe NYC

  Out of all the IPA apps available, this is definitely the one to get. It's very important when you're learning sounds to see the mouth and tongue as it is making the sound. This app shows clearly where the how to make the sound with your mouth and tongue. The sounds each have a very minor differences and these are clearly shown in a way not seen on other apps.

What’s New

Version History

• This version includes bug fixes, a matching game, additional content, and a few other enhancements to the previous (large) overhaul.

  3.0

  02/15/2025

• Fully Redesigned App with brand new interface based on the latest SwiftUI programming code. Removed in-app purchases and now all videos, graphics, and audio is included in the main app.

  2.9

  01/13/2025

• -requested feature: sound and videos are now audible regardless of mute-switch status! -now you can view what the larynx looks like during various types of Laughter by getting the in-app purchase. -additional small fixes here and there.

  2.6

  03/11/2019

• Enhanced Videos, Audio, and Illustrations now available through in-app purchase. Fixed issues with new in-app purchase feature.

  2.5

  02/06/2019

• - Updated for new device compatibility - added all new screen via in-app purchase!

  1.99

  02/04/2019

• Changed video playback engine and made some bug fixes.

  1.12

  05/01/2018

• This version contains bug fixes and small layout changes, as well as supporting iOS11.

  1.11

  02/01/2018

• Fixed a bug in the Game. Updated the About Box. Fixed some alignment of IPA Chart Numbers when using the Show IPA Num button. Bottom navigation bar is now semi-transparent.

  1.1

  08/09/2015

• 1

  05/01/2014

This version includes bug fixes, a matching game, additional content, and a few other enhancements to the previous (large) overhaul. more

Version 3.0

02/15/2025

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Information

• Seller
  • John Esling
• Size
  • 943.7 MB
• Category
  • Education
• Compatibility Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
  • iPhoneRequires iOS 17.0 or later.
  • iPadRequires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
  • MacRequires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple VisionRequires visionOS 1.0 or later.
• Languages
  • English
• Age Rating 4+
  • 4+
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• Copyright
  • © 2025 John Esling & Christopher Coey

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  Family Sharing

  Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.

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