This article provides a detailed overview of the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) symbols used in ELSA, based on our internal pronunciation system.
If you're looking for a general explanation of how ELSA uses IPA, please refer to: About ELSA’s IPA Transcriptions
ELSA uses a simplified version of IPA to make pronunciation easier to learn while staying aligned with major dictionaries.
This means:
- Symbols are based on standard IPA, but simplified
- Only American English sounds are included
- Some distinctions (like vowel length /ː/) are not shown
The chart below represents the complete set of IPA sounds used in ELSA.
1. Vowels
- Short Vowels and Long Vowels
- Diphthongs
- R-colored Vowels
2. Consonants
- Plosives (Stops) and Fricatives
3. Other Consonant Sounds
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