The Phonetics 3D

See English pronunciation.

The Phonetics 3D recreates English pronunciation using realistic 3D computer graphics, showing tongue position, airflow, and vocal cord vibration.

It explains the mechanics of English sounds — once known only to specialists — in a way that beginners can easily understand.

Recommended for:

• Learners who want to rebuild their pronunciation from the basics
• Those who struggle with sounds like R and L or TH
• Anyone aiming to improve listening skills
• Students preparing for study abroad, business English, or exams

Features:

• All 41 American English phonemes recreated in 3D
• Step-by-step explanations of tongue movement, airflow, and voicing
• Direct comparison between Japanese-accented English and native pronunciation
• 46 commonly confused sound pairs (R/L, S/TH, N/NG, etc.)
• High-frequency vocabulary selected from the BNC corpus
• Over 120,000 words visualized in sync with audio
• 3x slow playback and phoneme-by-phoneme playback
• Coverage of 40 advanced pronunciation features (reduction, assimilation, linking, elision)

Supported OS:

• iOS 15.0 or later