48个英语音标表
Introduction
In English, the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is used to represent sounds. The IPA consists of 48 phonetic symbols, each representing a different sound.
Consonant Sounds
Consonant sounds are produced by blocking the flow of air in some way. There are 24 consonant sounds in English, including voiceless and voiced sounds.
Sound | IPA Symbol |
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/p/ | p |
/b/ | b |
/t/ | t |
/d/ | d |
/k/ | k |
/g/ | g |
/f/ | f |
/v/ | v |
/θ/ | θ |
/ð/ | ð |
/s/ | s |
/z/ | z |
/ʃ/ | ʃ |
/ʒ/ | ʒ |
/h/ | h |
/m/ | m |
/n/ | n |
/ŋ/ | ŋ |
/l/ | l |
/r/ | r |
/w/ | w |
/j/ | j |
Vowel Sounds
Vowel sounds are produced with an open vocal tract and no blockage of airflow. There are 20 different vowel sounds in English.
Sound | IPA Symbol |
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/i:/ | iː |
/ɪ/ | ɪ |
/e/ | e |
/æ/ | æ |
/ʌ/ | ʌ |
/ɑ:/ | ɑː |
/ɔ:/ | ɔː |
/ʊ/ | ʊ |
/u:/ | uː |
/ə/ | ə |
/eə/ | eə |
/ɪə/ | ɪə |
/ʊə/ | ʊə |
/ɜ:/ | ɜː |
/əʊ/ | əʊ |
/aɪ/ | aɪ |
/aʊ/ | aʊ |
/ɔɪ/ | ɔɪ |
/eɪ/ | eɪ |
/ju:/ | juː |
Diphthong Sounds
Diphthong sounds are a combination of two vowel sounds in one syllable. There are 4 diphthong sounds in English.
Sound | IPA Symbol |
---|---|
/eɪ/ | eɪ |
/aɪ/ | aɪ |
/ɔɪ/ | ɔɪ |
/aʊ/ | aʊ |
Conclusion
Knowing the 48 phonetic symbols of the IPA can greatly help in improving English pronunciation and understanding the different sounds of the language. Practice and familiarize yourself with these symbols, and you will be on your way to mastering the English language.