IPA Phonetic Transcriber (English to IPA)
Convert English text to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) in General American pronunciation, with stress marks — using the 135,000-word CMU Pronouncing Dictionary. Shows alternative pronunciations and ARPAbet.
How to use
- 1Type or paste English words or sentences.
- 2See the IPA transcription; hover a word for alternatives.
- 3Copy the result for lessons, dictionaries or linguistics work.
Frequently asked questions
Which accent does it use?
General American English, from the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary. British (Received Pronunciation) differs — for example, no 'r' after vowels (car /kɑː/) and a different 'o' in 'lot' (/ɒ/).
What about words not in the dictionary?
Names, new words and typos may be missing; they're shown in brackets so you can check them manually.
Why do some words have two pronunciations?
Words like 'read', 'live' or 'either' are pronounced differently by meaning or speaker. The first variant is shown, and alternatives are listed.