Phoneticus

Two English phonemic charts (American and British) grouped in one app!

Welcome to Phoneticus 2.6 — Where Language Meets Music

Phoneticus is your guide to mastering English pronunciation through sound, poetry, and voice.

With two beautifully designed phonemic charts—covering both American and British English—learning phonetics has never been easier. Hear every sound with over 900 audio clips, all recorded by native speakers, to help you listen, mimic, and master.

Record. Compare. Improve.

Step into the Language Laboratory to record your voice and compare it with three professional voice actors from the UK and US. Mimic their delivery, refine your accent, and build confidence.

Explore English Through Poetry

Discover the beauty and rhythm of English through 58 iconic poetic quotes—from Shakespeare and Keats to Emerson and Dickinson. These carefully selected lines help develop natural cadence, clarity, and expressive pronunciation.

Phonemic Writing Practice (IPA)

Refine your phonemic analysis with a new Phonemic Writing exercise.
Practice transcribing words into IPA by selecting and assembling phonemic symbols, reinforcing the same analytical skills taught in university linguistics courses.

For Singers: Phonetics in Performance

Take your skills further with a special feature for singers. Study Silent Noon by Ralph Vaughan Williams, performed by tenor John McCormack. Analyze the phonetic transcription alongside the music and learn how singers adapt vowels and diphthongs for resonance and clarity.

Key Features

• Two phonemic charts (American and British English)
• Over 900 recordings by native speakers (never AI-generated)
• Language Laboratory: record and compare your voice
• New phonemic writing exercise with 7 difficulty levels
• 58 iconic poetry quotes for pronunciation practice
• Special feature for singers: phonetic analysis of Silent Noon
• Interactive listening and recognition exercises
• Glossary of phonetic terms with Wikipedia links
• Articulation diagram for clear visual learning
• Elegant, ad-free design
• Offline access, with no personal data collection
• Optimized for portrait and landscape modes on large tablets

Begin your phonetic journey today.

With Phoneticus, you’re not just learning sounds—you’re discovering the music of language. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or singer, Phoneticus makes pronunciation a rewarding adventure.