# LearnEnglish Sounds Right — English Pronunciation Chart

> Free English pronunciation chart with IPA symbols and audio examples. (iPhone/iPad app by British Council.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learnenglish-sounds-right/id387588128 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [British Council](https://appshunter.io/developer/368179040)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-09-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learnenglish-sounds-right/id387588128/reviews.md

## What is LearnEnglish Sounds Right?

LearnEnglish Sounds Right is the British Council’s FREE pronunciation chart for learners and teachers of English worldwide.

LEARNERS OF ENGLISH
Do you have difficulty with the sounds and pronunciation of the English language, or with understanding the symbols of the phonemic alphabet? With LearnEnglish Sounds Right on your phone or tablet you can practise anywhere and anytime. Just tap a sound and you will hear it. Tap the downward arrow sign and listen to three example words with that sound.

TEACHERS OF ENGLISH
Do you use phonemic script in class to help your students with their pronunciation? With LearnEnglish Sounds Right installed on your class set of devices, or your students’ own devices, you can teach the individual sounds and symbols easily.

* The pure vowels are arranged the same way as in the IPA chart: according to mouth shape (left to right, lips wide / round – top to bottom, jaw closed / open).

* The diphthongs are grouped in rows according to their second sound.

* The consonants are arranged from left (front of mouth) to right (back of mouth). The top two rows of consonants are paired (top row – unvoiced, second row – voiced). When you tap a plosive consonant, the schwa /ə/ appears. This is because the plosives were recorded with a schwa for clarity.

We hope you enjoy using this chart!

Please contact us at learnenglish.mobile@britishcouncil.org if you have any comments or ideas for future versions.

Get more great English learning apps from the British Council at:
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/apps

## Key features

- Interactive pronunciation chart
- IPA symbol explanations
- Audio examples for each sound
- Vowel and consonant arrangement guides
- Practice anywhere, anytime

## Recent user reviews (10 of 31)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learnenglish-sounds-right/id387588128/reviews.md

### 2/5 — The app is useful but…

*2024-09-26, version 2.1.0*

I like the app because it is straight forward. Just click and pronoun. However, the fatal mistakes are compulsory horizontal screen and no split views. As a learner I have to cross check both dictionary and phonics but the app is not allow to do so, what inconvenience it's.

### 5/5 — Tiện dụng

*2023-07-23, version 2.0.9*

Đơn giản và tiện dụng ko cầu kì như những ứng dụng khác

### 5/5 — ..

*2023-05-21, version 2.0.9*

Easy and useful

### 1/5 — Bad

*2022-10-14, version 2.0.9*

Not good

### 5/5 — تحياتي للي جاي من متولي

*2022-01-28, version 2.0.9*

😚

### 5/5 — A fundamental,clear and helpful reference tool!

*2021-06-12, version 2.0.9*

Extremely helpful for English learners to get help anytime offline to confirm, to clarify , to follow and practice all the fundamental pronunciation blocks.  The design is simple but efficiently arranged . It works very well with my learning.  A great help!

### 5/5 — Good app

*2021-04-19*

Very helpful but the sound was very small
I wish the creator will fix it

**Developer response:** Hi there, thank you for your review. We are sorry the sound was too small for you. We are going to suspend this app very soon, it is unlikely we will update the app in the meantime. Please email us at learnenglish.mobile@britishcouncil.org for the PC version of the phonemic chart. Thank you!

### 5/5 — Just what my students need!

*2020-10-29, version 2.0.7*

I’m a great believer in the importance of teaching good pronunciation. This App can allow students to be confident they’re getting the pronunciation right, when learning new vocabulary on their own.

### 1/5 — Mucho texto

*2020-09-01, version 2.0.7*

Mucho texto

### 5/5 — Perfecta para los estudiantes

*2020-05-07, version 2.0.7*

Esta app me ayudó mucho en un examen de fonética y fonología en la universidad. Es perfecta para practicar la pronunciación. La recomiendo muchísimo.

## Frequently asked questions about LearnEnglish Sounds Right

### What is LearnEnglish Sounds Right?

LearnEnglish Sounds Right is a free pronunciation chart developed by the British Council. It helps users, both learners and teachers of English, understand and practice English sounds and phonemic symbols.

### How does LearnEnglish Sounds Right help with pronunciation?

The app allows you to tap on sounds to hear them pronounced and provides three example words for each sound. It also visually organizes vowels and consonants based on mouth shape and position.

### Is LearnEnglish Sounds Right free to use?

Yes, LearnEnglish Sounds Right is completely free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements.

### Does LearnEnglish Sounds Right have ads?

Yes, LearnEnglish Sounds Right contains advertisements. This allows the app to remain free for all users.

### What devices is LearnEnglish Sounds Right available on?

LearnEnglish Sounds Right is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for mobile and tablet use.

### How often is LearnEnglish Sounds Right updated?

The app was last updated on March 18, 2024, with version 2.1.0. The British Council encourages users to contact them with comments and ideas for future versions.

### What is the age rating for LearnEnglish Sounds Right?

LearnEnglish Sounds Right has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged four and above.

### Can teachers use LearnEnglish Sounds Right in the classroom?

Yes, teachers can use LearnEnglish Sounds Right on classroom devices or students' own devices to easily teach individual sounds and phonemic script.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.0 — 2024-03-18

v2.10.0:
- We've added full support for the latest version of iOS!
- We've re-recorded the phoneme sounds for much better audio quality!
- We've fixed an error in one of the phonemic symbols (thanks for your feedback!)
- We've made some other minor backend improvements to make the app work better

We hope you enjoy using the app. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please email us at learnenglish.mobile@britishcouncil.org with your ideas. Happy studying!

### 2.0.9 — 2021-04-23

v.2.0.9:
- We’d love to hear your opinion about pronunciation apps. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey we’ve added in the app, we’d really appreciate your thoughts. Thanks so much! LearnEnglish Mobile team

### 2.0.7 — 2020-05-07

v2.0.7:
* We've replaced the sound files for all the phonemes to correct a few issues. Thanks for all your feedback on these!
* Minor bug fixes

If you have any feedback or suggestions about this app, send us an email at learnenglish.mobile@britishcouncil.org, and enjoy your pronunciation practice. Thanks a lot!

### 2.0 — 2017-08-07

v2.0.2:
* We’ve rebuilt the app from the ground up, so that it works perfectly on the latest versions of iOS, and all the newest Apple devices.
* We’ve added an iPhone version, so you can now have the phonemic chart in your pocket.

Thanks for using LearnEnglish Sounds Right! Please send us an email at learnenglish.mobile@britishcouncil.org if you have any feedback or suggestions for future versions.

### 1.2 — 2011-11-05

Updated with iOS 5 compatibility

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