About the chart

• Pure vowels are arranged the same way as in the IPA chart: according to mouth shape (left to right, lips wide / round - top to bottom, jaw closed / open).
• Diphthongs are grouped in rows according to their second sound.

Try some pronunciation activities

• Telephone number pronunciation
• What's the pronunciation?
• Pronunciation of past simple verbs
• Phonemic symbols to download
• Using the phonemic chart for autonomous learning

Sounds Right iPad app
If you have an iPad, you can download and install a free copy of the British Council phonemic chart on it. Find out more on LearnEnglish.

Download the chart
You can download this chart to use on your PC - you'll need Adobe Flash Player to use it.

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