Phonetic representation is a system that visually depicts the sounds of speech. It uses symbols to represent individual sounds, known as phonemes, allowing for a clear understanding of how words are pronounced. This is often seen in linguistic studies and language learning, where accurate pronunciation is essential. One common method of phonetic representation is the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), which provides a standardized set of symbols for all spoken languages. By using the IPA, linguists and language learners can communicate pronunciation more effectively, regardless of the language being studied or spoken.