Convert text to precise IPA instantly. Pro layouts, offline processing, and easy export. Now with multilingual support for a seamless workflow.
Professional English-to-IPA Transcription for Teachers, Students, and Researchers.
Phonetic Formatter is a high-precision linguistic tool designed to convert English text into clean, consistent International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) notation. Whether you are preparing classroom handouts, studying complex literature, or mastering pronunciation, our app processes extensive text with unmatched precision.
>>> Why Choose Phonetic Formatter?
Linguistic Precision & Performance
* Dual-Line Alignment: Original text and IPA transcriptions are paired in clear, readable blocks.
* Long-Form Support: Optimized to process entire articles, essays, and lesson chapters in seconds—eliminating manual dictionary lookups.
* Phonetic Variants: Tap any highlighted blue word to explore and select alternative pronunciations.
* Contextual Intelligence: Automatically handles punctuation, contractions, and proper nouns for natural sentence flow.
Professional Layout Modes
* Word-by-Word Mode (Pro):Displays each sentence followed by a detailed, line-by-line breakdown of every word and its corresponding IPA.
* Sentence-Level Mode: A clean, alternating layout where original sentences and their phonetic blocks appear in sequence.
* Professional Export (Pro): Save your results as TXT, DOCX, or PDF—ideal for printing, handouts, and study guides.
* Instant Access: One-tap copy to clipboard for seamless integration into your workflow.
100% Private & Reliable
* Full Offline Processing: All transcription is performed locally on your device. Your text never leaves your phone.
* One-Time Purchase: Permanently unlock all current Pro features. No recurring subscriptions or accounts required.
* Deep Dark Mode: A distraction-free interface optimized for focus and data privacy.
>>> Technical Reference
* Data Source: Powered by the “CMU Pronouncing Dictionary, the standard reference for North American English.
* Notation: Uses the ”International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)“ standard.
* Custom Logic: Proprietary algorithms for stress marking, sentence rhythm, and smart symbol wrapping.
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Added multilingual support for German, French, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese.
Minor UI optimizations and visual refinements.
Version 1.3
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Data Not Collected
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Supported Features
VoiceOver
Voice Control
Dark Interface
Differentiate Without Color Alone
Sufficient Contrast
Information
Seller
聪 陈
Size
9.2 MB
Category
Utilities
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.