# The Phonetics 3D — Visualize IPA in 3DCG

> 3D visualization of English pronunciation mechanics for learners. (iPhone/iPad app by Fuminori Homma.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-phonetics-3d/id841485989 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fuminori Homma](https://appshunter.io/developer/841485992)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $7.99
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 55 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2014-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-phonetics-3d/id841485989/reviews.md

## What is The Phonetics 3D?

See English pronunciation.

The Phonetics 3D recreates English pronunciation using realistic 3D computer graphics, showing tongue position, airflow, and vocal cord vibration.

It explains the mechanics of English sounds — once known only to specialists — in a way that beginners can easily understand.

Recommended for:
- Learners who want to rebuild their pronunciation from the basics
- Those who struggle with sounds like R and L or TH
- Anyone aiming to improve listening skills
- Students preparing for study abroad, business English, or exams

Features:
- All 41 American English phonemes recreated in 3D
- Step-by-step explanations of tongue movement, airflow, and voicing
- Direct comparison between Japanese-accented English and native pronunciation
- 46 commonly confused sound pairs (R/L, S/TH, N/NG, etc.)
- High-frequency vocabulary selected from the BNC corpus
- Over 120,000 words visualized in sync with audio
- 3x slow playback and phoneme-by-phoneme playback
- Coverage of 40 advanced pronunciation features (reduction, assimilation, linking, elision)

Supported OS:
- iOS 15.0 or later

## Key features

- 3D visualization of phonemes
- Detailed tongue and airflow explanations
- Comparison of native vs. accented pronunciation
- Coverage of commonly confused sounds
- High-frequency vocabulary visualization
- Slow and phoneme-by-phoneme playback

## Recent user reviews (10 of 55)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-phonetics-3d/id841485989/reviews.md

### 2/5 — 音标需要更新到新版本

*2026-03-07*

版本太旧，能否更新到DJ音标的最新版本

### 2/5 — 求む

*2025-03-21*

アップデート

### 1/5 — 本年度迄今为止最不值的一笔钱

*2024-05-07*

不敢相信自己花了58下载了一个功能这么单一的app，一个纠音app并不能跟读，也无法纠音，只有演示功能，教你口腔内发音时的位置，这些在视频网站上都有非常成熟的免费内容。。真是冤大头。到底要在小红薯上当多少次，真是当当不一样

### 3/5 — 没有重音

*2024-04-08*

单词发音是AI和音标生成的，没有重音，希望能改进

### 5/5 — Learning tool

*2024-04-02, version 3.3*

I’m learning English and I’m dyslexic. It really helps me visualize pronunciation.

### 3/5 — 表示言語について

*2023-03-30*

OSを中文繁体字に設定している場合自動的に中文簡体字になってしまいます。繁体字設定も追加していただけると助かります。

### 1/5 — 很一般

*2023-03-04*

很一般

### 3/5 — 発音

*2023-01-17*

購入したのですが、発音が日本語カタカナ発音なのですが、、どうなっているのでしょうか？😣

### 2/5 — 発音が

*2022-10-22*

カタカナ英語で発音されるようになってしまいました。改善お願いします。

### 1/5 — Not working after a few months

*2022-10-14*

After a few months after having bought it, it simply does not pronounce words I type in anymore. It says everything wrong. I cannot believe I paid so much for it.

## Frequently asked questions about The Phonetics 3D

### What is The Phonetics 3D?

The Phonetics 3D is an educational app that uses 3D computer graphics to visualize English pronunciation, showing tongue position, airflow, and vocal cord vibration to help users understand and improve their speaking.

### How does The Phonetics 3D help with pronunciation?

It breaks down the mechanics of English sounds, including step-by-step explanations of tongue movement and airflow, making complex pronunciation concepts accessible to beginners and advanced learners alike.

### What specific sounds does The Phonetics 3D cover?

The app recreates all 41 American English phonemes and addresses 46 commonly confused sound pairs, such as R/L and S/TH, providing targeted practice.

### Can The Phonetics 3D help with accents?

Yes, it offers direct comparisons between Japanese-accented English and native pronunciation, allowing users to identify and correct specific differences.

### What is the price of The Phonetics 3D?

The Phonetics 3D is a paid app, priced at $7.99.

### What devices support The Phonetics 3D?

The Phonetics 3D is compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPods running iOS 15.0 or later.

### How often is The Phonetics 3D updated?

The app was last updated on February 14, 2026, indicating a commitment to ongoing development and support.

### Does The Phonetics 3D have ads?

No, The Phonetics 3D does not contain advertisements, offering an uninterrupted learning experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5 — 2026-02-14

- Optimized for iOS 26
- Improved the quality and stability of English text-to-speech

### 3.3 — 2021-09-27

- iOS 15 support.
- iPhone 13 / iPhone 13 mini / iPhone 13 Pro / iPhone 13 Pro Max support.
- Bluetooth headset support.

### 3.2 — 2020-10-25

- iOS 14 support.
- iPhone 12 / iPhone 12 mini / iPhone 12 Pro / iPhone 12 Pro Max support.

### 3.1 — 2019-10-19

- iOS 13 support.
- iPhone 11 / iPhone 11 Pro / iPhone 11 Pro Max support.

### 3.0 — 2018-02-18

Just bug fixes and performance improvements and such.

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