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During WW1 a radio transmission was broadcast 'Send reinforcement's, we are going to advance', however, what was heard at the other end was 'Send four-and-sixpence, we are going to a dance'. It was recognised that the use of phonetic alphabet was required in order to clarify any misunderstandings, especially as a 'B' may sound like a 'D' - so in order to do this, this phonetic alphabet was used:-
A - AlphaB - BravoC - DeltaE - EchoF - FoxtrotG - GolfH - HotelI - IndiaJ - JulietK - KiloL - LimaM - MikeN - NovemberO - OscarP - ParaQ - QuebecR - RomeoS - SierraT - TangoU - UniformV - VictorW - WhiskeyX - X-rayY - YankeeZ - Zulu
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Why is a phonetic alphabet more consistent than a conventional alphabet?
First of all, most alphabets on the planet are phonetic. So a phonetic alphabet IS a conventional alphabet. A notable exception to this rule is English, which has a phonemic alphabet instead of a phonetic one. A phonetic alphabet is more consistent because there is no ambiguity regarding pronunciation.
What is o in the phonetic alphabet?
O in the Phonetic Alphabet is Oscar (oss - ca )
What is the list of name for the international phonetic alphabet?
It is called the International Phonetic Alphabet, or IPA.
Is I in the phonetic alphabet India or Indigo?
In the International Phonetic Alphabet, it is India, however UK Police do use Indigo.
What where Phoenicians achievements?
The Phoenicians are best remembered for having invented the phonetic alphabet, from which all modern phonetic alphabets are derived (including the one with which I am typing this answer). In addition they were accomplished traders and sailors.
Why did people invent the phonetic alphabet?
The phonetic alphabet was developed to improve communication over radio and telephone systems by creating a standardized way to represent letters and numbers that are easily distinguishable and understood, especially in noisy or unclear conditions. It helps to reduce misunderstandings and errors during verbal communication between speakers of different languages or accents.
When was alphabet invented?
The concept of a purely phonetic alphabet was invented by the Phoenicians, sometime prior to 1050 BCE.
Why is a phonetic alphabet more consistent than a conventional alphabet?
First of all, most alphabets on the planet are phonetic. So a phonetic alphabet IS a conventional alphabet. A notable exception to this rule is English, which has a phonemic alphabet instead of a phonetic one. A phonetic alphabet is more consistent because there is no ambiguity regarding pronunciation.
What is o in the phonetic alphabet?
O in the Phonetic Alphabet is Oscar (oss - ca )
What is the list of name for the international phonetic alphabet?
It is called the International Phonetic Alphabet, or IPA.
What is the 19th codeword in the NATO phonetic alphabet?
The NATO phonetic alphabet doesn't have any codewords for numbers, only for letters of the alphabet.
In the phonetic alphabet what word represents the letter f?
F in the phonetic alphabet is Foxtrot (fox - trot)
Which alphabet begins with the letter alpha?
The Phonetic Alphabet.
Is I in the phonetic alphabet India or Indigo?
In the International Phonetic Alphabet, it is India, however UK Police do use Indigo.
What where Phoenicians achievements?
The Phoenicians are best remembered for having invented the phonetic alphabet, from which all modern phonetic alphabets are derived (including the one with which I am typing this answer). In addition they were accomplished traders and sailors.
Is i in the phonetic alphabet?
I- IndiaI=India
Who uses the phonetic alphabet?
everybody
