Äännesymbolit
Äännesymbolit, also known as phonetic symbols, are graphical representations used to transcribe the sounds of spoken language. They are distinct from letters in an alphabet, which typically represent phonemes (meaningful sound units) rather than the precise phonetic realization of those sounds. The most widely used system of phonetic symbols is the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).
The IPA was developed by the International Phonetic Association and aims to provide a unique symbol for
Phoneticians, linguists, language learners, and speech therapists utilize phonetic symbols for various purposes. They are essential