The Phonetic Alphabet is a system used to represent the sounds of speech. It helps in accurately conveying how words are pronounced, especially in languages with complex spelling rules. Each symbol in the phonetic alphabet corresponds to a specific sound, making it easier for linguists, language learners, and educators to understand pronunciation. One of the most widely used phonetic alphabets is the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The IPA includes symbols for all the sounds found in human languages, allowing for consistent representation across different languages. This is particularly useful in fields like linguistics, language teaching, and speech therapy.