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 Phonetic symbols are visual representations of speech sounds. They are used to transcribe the pronunciation of words accurately and consistently across languages. The most widely used set of symbols is the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), which covers all the distinct sounds, or phonemes, found in human languages.

In the study of phonology, the branch of linguistics concerned with the systematic organization of sounds in languages, phonetic symbols play a crucial role. They allow linguists to:

  1. Describe Sounds Precisely: With standardized systems like the IPA, linguists can describe how sounds are articulated in the mouth, including details about tongue position, lip rounding, and voicing.
  2. Compare Languages: Phonetic symbols facilitate comparisons between different languages, making it easier to study similarities and differences in their sound systems.
  3. Document Languages: For unwritten languages, phonetic transcription provides a way to document and preserve the spoken form.
  4. Teach Pronunciation: In language education, phonetic symbols help learners understand and produce the correct sounds of a new language.

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