# English Phonetic Symbols IPA — Enjoy Learn English Phonetic

> Learn English IPA phonetic symbols with audio examples and pronunciation guides. (iPhone/iPad app by 世木 林.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-phonetic-symbols-ipa/id552866502 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [世木 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/528007397)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 334 App Store ratings · 384 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 110 MB
- Languages: Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), American English
- Released: 2012-09-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-phonetic-symbols-ipa/id552866502/reviews.md

## What is English Phonetic Symbols IPA?

This is the standard set of phonetic symbols for English

1 48 English IPA contains each phonetic pronunciation
2 An example of the pronunciation of words and sentences.
3 America and British accent
4 iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch resolutions HD Retina graphics.

Details: 

. Continous play from any choice phonetic (last phonetic pronunciation). 
. Timing off function, you can always open before going to bed! 
. US-British tone tone freedom of choice. 
. Additional phonetic learning: phonetic form, learning methods, knowledge of English phonetics. 
. Massive words, phrases, sentences and pronunciation mouth, bilingual. 
. Click on any phonetic, can pronounce the word phrase. 
. Detailed, streamlined mode selection, adapt to different levels of English learners' needs. 
. Headphone remote control function: 
Press Back, Forward buttons: Play previous phonetic 
Press Pause or Play button: Play next phonetic

## Key features

- 48 English IPA symbols
- Word and sentence pronunciation examples
- American and British accent options
- Continuous phonetic playback
- Timing off function
- Detailed phonetic learning modes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of English Phonetic Symbols IPA?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for learning pronunciation
- 💡 Detailed explanations and examples
- 🙌 Good for beginners
- 👌 Useful app for English learners

**Cons**

- 🐛 Some pronunciation examples are inaccurate
- 🌐 Mostly in Chinese, lacking English descriptions
- 💸 Ads can be intrusive
- 🤔 Certain sounds not properly represented

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes occasionally
- Inconsistent audio quality for some sounds

**Most requested features**

- Add more English instructions and explanations
- Improve accuracy of pronunciation examples
- Provide both American and British English options
- Include more practice exercises and quizzes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 384)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-phonetic-symbols-ipa/id552866502/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Bad bad

*2026-02-11, version 3.9*

App chinoise pas satisfaite qu’ils continuent de faire mes des vainement sur shine 🫄🫄🫄🫄🫄🫄

### 4/5 — 还不错

*2025-12-16, version 3.9*

还不错

### 5/5 — 良心软件软件

*2025-09-21, version 3.9*

免费的放心，冲长按可以解答音标，非常不错，只有下面有个小小广告一点都不影响

### 5/5 — This app helping me a lot

*2025-08-22, version 3.7*

Good app to train the speak

### 5/5 — I love

*2025-08-07, version 3.7*

This game learns me IPA and I chat with ChatGPT split screen

### 5/5 — hhbh

*2025-07-17, version 3.7*

vjufhji

### 5/5 — 内容很全面

*2025-07-12, version 3.7*

讲解详细，很好用

### 5/5 — 好

*2025-04-01, version 3.7*

蛮好用的，对初学者很有帮助！

### 5/5 — 音标基础学习必备app

*2025-02-23, version 3.7*

英音和美音可以同时在线学习，每个音标都有口型图和口型文字说明，音标也会标出相对应的字母，还附上有大量的练习。非常值得推荐学习的一个音标app。

### 5/5 — 好用的学英语的软件

*2024-12-18, version 3.7*

非常好用的一款英语学习软件。

## Frequently asked questions about English Phonetic Symbols IPA

### What does the English Phonetic Symbols IPA app do?

This app helps users learn the standard set of phonetic symbols for English. It provides audio pronunciations for each symbol, along with examples of words and sentences. Users can choose between American and British accents for their learning.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include 48 English IPA symbols with pronunciation, example words and sentences, American and British accent choices, continuous playback, a timing-off function, and detailed phonetic learning modes. It also offers a large collection of words, phrases, and sentences with bilingual pronunciation.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means some content or advanced features might require an additional purchase.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch devices, featuring HD Retina graphics for optimal display on these devices.

### How can this app help me improve my English pronunciation?

By providing clear audio pronunciations of phonetic symbols, words, and sentences, the app allows you to listen and repeat. The ability to choose between American and British accents and access detailed phonetic learning modes helps you refine your pronunciation and understand the nuances of spoken English.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.9 — 2025-08-25

1. Compatible with the latest iOS, iPhone, and iPad.
  
   UI optimizations, improved stability, and faster performance.
   Bug Fix.
2.watchOS Enhancements:
 - Play phonetics and word examples directly on Apple Watch
 - Improved control of iPhone phonetic playback and settings from the watch
3.Added more widget styles to choose from

### 3.7 — 2022-10-16

• Compatible latest iOS
• Correct the pronunciation of individual words
• UI Bug Fix

### 3.6 — 2022-10-11

• Compatible latest iOS
• Correct the pronunciation of individual words
• Bug Fix

### 3.5 — 2020-05-13

• Compatible latest iOS
• Support for the new iPhone iPad
• Bug Fix

### 3.3 — 2018-12-05

- iOS 12、watchOS 5   Compatible.
- Support for iPhoneXS， iPhoneXS Max， iPhoneXR.
- Now natively support the new iPad Pro models.
- Bug Fix

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