IPA Recognition
Hear a word — pick the IPA symbol of the highlighted sound. 10 rounds per session.
Round 1/10
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Level Vowels
Hear the sound in this word
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Which IPA symbol matches the underlined sound?
Session complete
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Match sound to symbol
Pick a level above, then hit start. Each round plays a word; you pick the IPA symbol for the underlined sound.
What is this?
An ear-training drill for the International Phonetic Alphabet. You hear an English word, then pick the IPA symbol for one of its sounds. Three difficulty levels: vowels (12 symbols, the hard ones for English speakers), consonants (the common 24), and full IPA which mixes both. Best paired with the interactive IPA chart for reference between rounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IPA recognition game free?
Yes. No signup, no account, no usage limits.
Is my activity tracked?
Only aggregated counts (session start, session complete, score range) are tracked via Plausible. No personal data, no recordings of your answers.
Why three levels?
Vowels and consonants are best learned separately first — vowel quality is harder for English speakers, consonant place / manner is harder for ESL learners. The 'full IPA' mode mixes both for advanced practice.