# The Phonetics 3D

> Visualize IPA in 3DCG

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id841485989](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id841485989)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id841485989`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Fuminori Homma
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 3.20 / 5 (9 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-14
- **First published:** 2014-05-07
- **Size:** 53 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-phonetics-3d/id841485989)
- **Website:** [http://www.thephonetics.com/](http://www.thephonetics.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.thephonetics.com/privacy/privacy.html](http://www.thephonetics.com/privacy/privacy.html)

## Description

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

## Rankings

- #408,073 — Overall

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