Phonetic Symbols
296IPA and phonetic notation characters.
Free Unicode phonetic symbols to copy and paste. Click any glyph to copy instantly, hover to save or open the vector-style editor (recolor, resize, background shapes, SVG/PNG export). License: standard Unicode characters — free for personal and commercial use.
Phonetic symbols from the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) let you write exactly how words sound — vowels like ə and ɪ, and consonants like ʃ, θ, and ŋ. Linguists, language learners, and teachers rely on them for pronunciation.
Click any symbol to copy it, then paste it into pronunciation guides, dictionaries, or study notes. They are standard Unicode characters that display in most modern fonts.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the IPA and why use these symbols?+
The International Phonetic Alphabet is a standard system for representing speech sounds. Each symbol maps to one sound, so IPA removes the ambiguity of normal spelling — for example, the 'sh' sound is written ʃ.
How do I type IPA symbols like ʃ or ə?+
They aren't on a normal keyboard, so copying them from the grid above is the easiest method. Paste them into your transcription, lesson, or dictionary entry.
Why do some IPA symbols not display correctly?+
A few less-common IPA characters need a font with full phonetic support. On most up-to-date devices they render fine; if one shows as a box, try a font known for IPA coverage.