Phoneticus Phonetics IPA

Welcome to Phoneticus 3.1 — Where Language Meets Poetry Phoneticus is your guide to mastering English pronunciation through sound, voice, poetry, and phonetic analysis. With two beautifully designed phonemic charts—covering both American and British English—learning phonetics has never been easier. Hear every sound with over 900 audio clips, all recorded by native speakers, to help you listen, imitate, and master English pronunciation. Record. Compare. Improve. Step into the Language Laboratory to record your voice and compare it with professional voice actors from the UK and US. Mimic their delivery, refine your accent, and build confidence through guided pronunciation practice. Explore English Through Poetry Discover the beauty and rhythm of English through 58 carefully selected poetic quotes. Record yourself, compare your pronunciation with professional recordings, and develop natural cadence, clarity, and expressive speech. A Poetry Library with IPA Phoneticus now includes a collection of 101 classic English poems accompanied by complete IPA transcriptions. Explore works by Shakespeare, Blake, Wordsworth, Dickinson, Byron, Rossetti, Tennyson, Whitman, and many others while deepening your understanding of English pronunciation. Selected poems also feature professional British and American recordings, allowing you to hear how poetry comes alive through authentic spoken English. Phonemic Writing Practice (IPA) Strengthen your phonemic analysis with a dedicated writing exercise. Build IPA transcriptions by selecting and assembling phonemic symbols, reinforcing the same analytical skills taught in university linguistics courses. For Singers: Phonetics in Performance Take your skills further with a special feature for singers. Study Silent Noon by Ralph Vaughan Williams, performed by tenor John McCormack. Analyze the phonetic transcription alongside the music and discover how singers adapt vowels and diphthongs for resonance, clarity, and expression. Key Features • Two phonemic charts (American and British English) • Over 900 recordings by native speakers (never AI-generated) • Language Laboratory: record and compare your voice • Phonemic writing exercise with 7 difficulty levels • Interactive listening and recognition exercises • 58 poetic quotes for pronunciation practice • 101 classic poems with complete IPA transcriptions • Professional British and American poetry recordings • Special feature for singers: phonetic analysis of Silent Noon • Glossary of phonetic terms with Wikipedia links • Articulation diagram for visual learning • Quick word lookup via iOS dictionaries • Elegant, ad-free design • Offline access with no personal data collection • Works in portrait and landscape modes on iPad and macOS Begin Your Phonetic Journey Today With Phoneticus, you’re not simply learning sounds—you’re discovering the structure, rhythm, and music of English itself. Whether you’re a student, teacher, singer, or language enthusiast, Phoneticus transforms pronunciation into a rich cultural and artistic experience.