What is the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?

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What is the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?

The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is a system of phonetic notation that represents the sounds of human speech. It is used to transcribe and describe the sounds of languages, providing a standardized way to represent the pronunciation of words across different languages and dialects. The IPA consists of a set of symbols that represent specific speech sounds, including consonants, vowels, and suprasegmental features such as stress and intonation.