The International Phonetic Association (IPA; French: Association phonétique internationale, API) is an organization that promotes the scientific study of phonetics and the various practical applications of that science. The IPA's major contribution to phonetics is the International Phonetic Alphabet—a notational standard for the phonetic representation of all languages. The acronym IPA refers to both the association and the alphabet. On 30 June 2015, it was incorporated as a British private company limited by guarantee.[4][5]
The IPA also publishes the Journal of the International Phonetic Association. In addition, it arranges for the quadrennial International Congress of Phonetic Sciences (ICPhS)[6] through its affiliate, the Permanent Council for the Organization of ICPhS.
In 1886, a small group of language teachers in Paris formed an association to encourage the use of phonetic notation in schools to help children acquire realistic pronunciations of foreign languages and also to aid in teaching reading to young children. The group, led by Paul Passy, called itself initially Dhi Fonètik Tîtcerz' Asóciécon (the FTA). In January 1889, the name of the Association was changed to L'Association Phonétique des Professeurs de Langues Vivantes (AP), and, in 1897, to L'Association Phonétique Internationale (API)—in English, the International Phonetic Association (IPA). The IPA's early peak of membership and influence in education circles was around 1914, when there were 1751 members in 40 countries. World War I and its aftermath severely disrupted the Association's activities, and the Journal did not resume regular publication until 1922.
The group's initial aim was to create a set of phonetic symbols to which different articulations could apply, such that each language would have an alphabet particularly suited to describe the sounds of the language. Eventually it was decided that a universal alphabet, with the same symbol being used for the same sound in different languages was the ideal. The first prototype of the International Phonetic Alphabet appeared in Phonetic Teachers' Association (1888), and its development progressed rapidly up to the turn of the 20th century. Since then, there have been several sets of changes to the Alphabet, with additions and deletions that the progress of the science of phonetics has indicated.
Examinations
The IPA also has given examinations in phonetics since 1908, awarding Certificates of Proficiency in the phonetics of English, French, or German.
International Phonetic Association. (1999). Handbook of the International Phonetic Association: A guide to the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Phonetic Teachers' Association (1888). "aur rivàizd ælfəbit" [Our revised alphabet]. The Phonetic Teacher. 3 (7–8): 57–60. JSTOR 44701189.
External links
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January 15, 2023
international, phonetic, association, icphs, redirects, here, governmental, organization, international, council, philosophy, humanistic, studies, french, association, phonétique, internationale, organization, that, promotes, scientific, study, phonetics, vari. ICPhS redirects here For the non governmental organization see International Council for Philosophy and Humanistic Studies The International Phonetic Association IPA French Association phonetique internationale API is an organization that promotes the scientific study of phonetics and the various practical applications of that science The IPA s major contribution to phonetics is the International Phonetic Alphabet a notational standard for the phonetic representation of all languages The acronym IPA refers to both the association and the alphabet On 30 June 2015 it was incorporated as a British private company limited by guarantee 4 5 International Phonetic AssociationAbbreviationIPAFormation1886FounderPaul PassyTypePrivate company limited by guaranteePurposeScientific study of phoneticsHeadquarters24 Holborn Viaduct London EnglandOfficial languageNone by law 1 English de facto 2 PresidentMichael Ashby 3 Key peopleDaniel JonesPeter LadefogedMain organJournal of the International Phonetic AssociationWebsiteInternational Phonetic AssociationThe IPA also publishes the Journal of the International Phonetic Association In addition it arranges for the quadrennial International Congress of Phonetic Sciences ICPhS 6 through its affiliate the Permanent Council for the Organization of ICPhS Contents 1 Early history 2 Development of the Alphabet 3 Examinations 4 See also 5 References 6 Further reading 7 External linksEarly history EditIn 1886 a small group of language teachers in Paris formed an association to encourage the use of phonetic notation in schools to help children acquire realistic pronunciations of foreign languages and also to aid in teaching reading to young children The group led by Paul Passy called itself initially Dhi Fonetik Titcerz Asociecon the FTA In January 1889 the name of the Association was changed to L Association Phonetique des Professeurs de Langues Vivantes AP and in 1897 to L Association Phonetique Internationale API in English the International Phonetic Association IPA The IPA s early peak of membership and influence in education circles was around 1914 when there were 1751 members in 40 countries World War I and its aftermath severely disrupted the Association s activities and the Journal did not resume regular publication until 1922 Development of the Alphabet EditMain article History of the International Phonetic Alphabet The group s initial aim was to create a set of phonetic symbols to which different articulations could apply such that each language would have an alphabet particularly suited to describe the sounds of the language Eventually it was decided that a universal alphabet with the same symbol being used for the same sound in different languages was the ideal The first prototype of the International Phonetic Alphabet appeared in Phonetic Teachers Association 1888 and its development progressed rapidly up to the turn of the 20th century Since then there have been several sets of changes to the Alphabet with additions and deletions that the progress of the science of phonetics has indicated Examinations EditThe IPA also has given examinations in phonetics since 1908 awarding Certificates of Proficiency in the phonetics of English French or German See also EditList of phonetics topics Language reformReferences Edit Statutes and By Laws of the International Phonetic Association International Phonetic Association The Journal of the International Phonetic Association is published in English since 1971 Journal of the IPA Keating Patricia 7 July 2019 New officers for the Association International Phonetic Association Retrieved 8 August 2019 About the Association The International Phonetic Association Companies House IPA ConferencesFurther reading EditInternational Phonetic Association 1999 Handbook of the International Phonetic Association A guide to the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet Cambridge Cambridge University Press Phonetic Teachers Association 1888 aur rivaizd aelfebit Our revised alphabet The Phonetic Teacher 3 7 8 57 60 JSTOR 44701189 External links EditInternational Phonetic Association Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title International Phonetic Association amp oldid 1129537060, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
