IPA to Word

Enter an IPA transcription to find matching words.

Exact matches for /dɛkstru/1 words

Similar Pronunciations

/dekstra/1 words

/destru/1 words

/dɛstu/1 words

  • desto
    /ˈdɛ.stʊ//ˈdɛ.stu/

/dʏkstra/1 words

/ɛkstra/2 words

/ɛkstrʊ/1 words

What is IPA to Word?

IPA to Word is a reverse lookup tool that lets you search for words by their phonetic transcription. Instead of looking up the pronunciation of a word, you enter an IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) symbol string and discover which words match that pronunciation.

How to Use

  1. Select a language from the dropdown menu.
  2. Type or paste an IPA transcription in the input field, e.g. həˈloʊ. You can also use the IPA Keyboard to insert special characters.
  3. Click Search or press Enter to find words matching the pronunciation.

Features

  • Exact Match — find words whose pronunciation exactly matches your input.
  • Similar Pronunciations — discover words with similar-sounding phonetic transcriptions.
  • Built-in IPA Keyboard — easily type IPA symbols without installing special fonts or input methods.
  • Multi-language Support — search across 18+ languages including English, French, German, Spanish, and more.