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Narrow and broad phonetic transcriptions of the words ‘Cat’ and ‘Though`

Broad and Narrow Transcription: How Much Detail Do We Need in Phonetic Representation?

: Phonetic transcription is a way of writing down how words are pronounced in different languages or dialects. It uses a set of symbols, usually from the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), to represent the sounds of speech. But how much detail should we include in our phonetic transcription? This blog post will explain the difference between broad and narrow transcription, and how to adjust the level of detail according to our needs and goals.

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Picture of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)

Phonetic Transcription: A Guide to Understanding and Using the International Phonetic Alphabet

Phonetic transcription is a system of writing down the sounds of speech using symbols that represent each sound. It is different from orthography, which is the conventional spelling system of a language. In this article, we will introduce you to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA. We will show you how to use the IPA to transcribe any word or sound.

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