Phoneme is an interactive IPA reference and pronunciation trainer for EFL and ESL teachers. Its General American English chart covers 38 phonemes: 14 vowels, including diphthongs, and 24 consonants. Selecting a sound plays native-speaker audio and displays cues for place, manner, voicing, and lip shape. Users can browse minimal pairs to compare similar sounds. Train mode includes hear-and-choose, identify-the-symbol, and minimal-pair exercises, while printable IPA handouts support classroom use. The reference runs in a browser without installation, and its chart and audio work offline. The Reference tab needs no sign-in; an account is needed only to sync Train Unlock across devices. Reference is free. Train mode is a one-time purchase for 4.99 USD and includes drills, printable exports, session progress tracking, and permanent access. Phoneme says it does not sell personal data, use data for advertising, or share data with data brokers. Sign-in and purchase flows require an internet connection even though the reference and audio work offline.
Who it is for
Phoneme is suited to EFL and ESL teachers who want a classroom-friendly pronunciation reference and practice activities. Learners can use the chart and audio without signing in, while syncing Train Unlock requires an account.
What is good
- Chart covers 38 General American English phonemes.
- Native-speaker audio and articulation cues are provided.
- Includes minimal-pair and symbol-identification exercises.
- Reference and audio work offline.
- Free reference requires no login.
What to know first
- Coverage is limited to General American English phonemes.
- Sign-in and purchase flows require an internet connection.
- Train mode requires a one-time 4.99 USD purchase.
Verdict
Phoneme combines a sound reference with classroom materials and optional pronunciation drills. Its offline reference is useful, while account syncing and purchases still depend on a connection.
Phoneme plans and pricing
All plansCompared on language pronunciation apps
- Free plan
- Yes
- Languages supported
- 1 languages
- Feedback scope
- phoneme
- Offline practice
- Yes
- Platform access
- ios_android_web
