IPA & Transcription
Phonetic transcription records speech sounds rather than relying on the shifting relationship between spelling and pronunciation. These guides start with the question a symbol answers, then show how the larger chart is organized.
Broad vs Narrow Transcription: What Detail Changes
Broad transcription leaves more phonetic detail unspecified; narrow transcription includes finer distinctions relevant to the task.
What Is the International Phonetic Alphabet?
The International Phonetic Alphabet, or IPA, is a standardized set of symbols for representing speech sounds.