
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
Downloads
You can download a non-interactive image version of the British Council's phonemic chart below.
Sounds Right app
The interactive phonemic chart is available for you to download from the Google Play store for Android devices or the App store for Apple devices. Find out more about the interactive mobile app version of the phonemic chart
Comments
Chart sounds
Hi and you'll find it in the App linked to the course: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.britishcouncil.phonemicchart&hl=en_GB&gl=US
Are you able to access that?
Best regards,
Anne
TeachingEnglish team
Only in the App is it up to date!
Hello, it is true, in the downloadable image it is not updated with the diphthong "ʊə". Please update it. Thank you in advance for all the effort you have put in.
flash player
The app was finished in 2020. What are the option to open the file? FLASH PLAYER
Flash player
Hi,
we no longer have the Flash files available. The best way to access the interactive phonemic chart is to download the Sounds Right App. You can find the link to this on the page.
Thanks
Paul
Available for MAC OS?
Hi, is the chart still unavailable for MAC OS users?
missing diphthong in phonemic chart?
Useles
You're absolutely right. It…
You're absolutely right. It's a burden for both teachers and learners😓
The best way is to have the phonemic chart as a poster in the office and the classroom for continuous revision.