The Phonetics 3D
3D CG-based English phonetics
$7.99
3.3for iPhone, iPad and more
Age Rating
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About The Phonetics 3D
This app is the most beautiful learning tool designed for those who are learning the pronunciations of the English language. It is developed with interactive models of oral visualization and the up-to-date knowledge of the instructional theory on English listening.
The app offers simple explanations based on the knowledge of the English phonetics, most of which has been only known to the experts.
In addition, it provides users with speech sounds recorded by native speakers, along with the visual models of the oral movements and the breath flow uniquely developed with our computer graphics and speech processing techniques.
This application is designed for students, teachers, and those who are learning English to study abroad or for business purposes.
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Read the following explanations for the main functions of the app.
1. You can play 41 different phonemes observed in American English by touching the 3D simulation model of the oral structure on the screen.
Along with the model, you can find step-by-step explanations on how to pronounce each phoneme on the bottom of the screen.
You can switch the male speaker to the female speaker for the recording of speech sounds.
2. You can also play 500 frequent English words selected from one-billion-words text data.
Along with the speech sounds by native English speakers, the interactive 3D model offers you with the intuitive visual images of 'the movement of the tongue', 'the flow of the air in the mouth', and where to pay attention to during the pronunciation.
The app is also equipped with the functions such as 'play in slow motion' and 'play by the phonemes', which can be useful for beginners.
3. It presents 48 pairs of similar sounds and pronunciations such as 'the difference between R and L'.
4. It describes 44 pronunciation techniques often observed in native speakers' speech, based on the articulatory mechanism of the oral structure.
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It is a most useful tool for those who wish to learn the basics of the English pronunciations and move on to the next step.
The app offers simple explanations based on the knowledge of the English phonetics, most of which has been only known to the experts.
In addition, it provides users with speech sounds recorded by native speakers, along with the visual models of the oral movements and the breath flow uniquely developed with our computer graphics and speech processing techniques.
This application is designed for students, teachers, and those who are learning English to study abroad or for business purposes.
—
Read the following explanations for the main functions of the app.
1. You can play 41 different phonemes observed in American English by touching the 3D simulation model of the oral structure on the screen.
Along with the model, you can find step-by-step explanations on how to pronounce each phoneme on the bottom of the screen.
You can switch the male speaker to the female speaker for the recording of speech sounds.
2. You can also play 500 frequent English words selected from one-billion-words text data.
Along with the speech sounds by native English speakers, the interactive 3D model offers you with the intuitive visual images of 'the movement of the tongue', 'the flow of the air in the mouth', and where to pay attention to during the pronunciation.
The app is also equipped with the functions such as 'play in slow motion' and 'play by the phonemes', which can be useful for beginners.
3. It presents 48 pairs of similar sounds and pronunciations such as 'the difference between R and L'.
4. It describes 44 pronunciation techniques often observed in native speakers' speech, based on the articulatory mechanism of the oral structure.
—
It is a most useful tool for those who wish to learn the basics of the English pronunciations and move on to the next step.
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.3
Last updated on Sep 27, 2021
Old Versions
- iOS 15 support.
- iPhone 13 / iPhone 13 mini / iPhone 13 Pro / iPhone 13 Pro Max support.
- Bluetooth headset support.
- iPhone 13 / iPhone 13 mini / iPhone 13 Pro / iPhone 13 Pro Max support.
- Bluetooth headset support.
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Version History
3.3
Sep 27, 2021
- iOS 15 support.
- iPhone 13 / iPhone 13 mini / iPhone 13 Pro / iPhone 13 Pro Max support.
- Bluetooth headset support.
- iPhone 13 / iPhone 13 mini / iPhone 13 Pro / iPhone 13 Pro Max support.
- Bluetooth headset support.
3.2
Oct 25, 2020
- iOS 14 support.
- iPhone 12 / iPhone 12 mini / iPhone 12 Pro / iPhone 12 Pro Max support.
- iPhone 12 / iPhone 12 mini / iPhone 12 Pro / iPhone 12 Pro Max support.
3.1
Oct 19, 2019
- iOS 13 support.
- iPhone 11 / iPhone 11 Pro / iPhone 11 Pro Max support.
- iPhone 11 / iPhone 11 Pro / iPhone 11 Pro Max support.
3.0
Feb 18, 2018
Just bug fixes and performance improvements and such.
2.9
May 7, 2016
- Updated screenshots.
- Fixed minor bugs.
- Fixed minor bugs.
2.8
May 2, 2016
- Rendering optimization.
2.7
Apr 13, 2016
- Improve tongue movement.
- Use OS provided JavaScriptCore library.
- Fix dictionary-related bugs.
- Support iPad Pro resolution.
- Use OS provided JavaScriptCore library.
- Fix dictionary-related bugs.
- Support iPad Pro resolution.
2.5
Jul 30, 2015
6 languages!
English / Spanish(Mexico) / Japanese / Korean / Portuguese(Brazil) / Simplified Chinese
English / Spanish(Mexico) / Japanese / Korean / Portuguese(Brazil) / Simplified Chinese
2.4
Jul 11, 2015
- update 3D model interaction
- fix bugs
- fix bugs
2.1
Jan 11, 2015
- 64 bit support
2.0.1
Nov 13, 2014
- bug fix
2.0
Nov 13, 2014
New Feature
- implement 120,000’s pronunciation dictionary
- improve user interface
Performance
- Memory optimization
Layout Optimization:
- iPhone6 / iPhone6 Plus
- iPhone4S
- implement 120,000’s pronunciation dictionary
- improve user interface
Performance
- Memory optimization
Layout Optimization:
- iPhone6 / iPhone6 Plus
- iPhone4S
1.51
Jun 22, 2014
- fix usability issue
- improve performance on iPad
- improve performance on iPad
1.50
Jun 21, 2014
- visualize the movement of breath
- quadruple the number of the articulator polygons
- bug fix
- quadruple the number of the articulator polygons
- bug fix
1.40
Jun 15, 2014
- improve the usability for iPhone layout
1.30
Jun 6, 2014
- add slow-playback mode
1.21
Jun 2, 2014
- changed Default language to English
1.2
May 30, 2014
- iPhone compatible
- retina resolution support
- bug fix
- retina resolution support
- bug fix
1.1
May 21, 2014
add Portuguese language
1.0
May 7, 2014
The Phonetics 3D FAQ
Click here to learn how to download The Phonetics 3D in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of The Phonetics 3D.
iPhone
Requires iOS 10.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 10.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 10.0 or later.
The Phonetics 3D supports English, Japanese