Phonetic script invented by Alexander Melville Bell in 1867, diagramming vocal organ positions. IPA precursor.
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What does it look like?
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Origins & History
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✦Key Features
Invented by Alexander Melville Bell in 1867. Represents vocal organ positions with symbols. His son Alexander Graham Bell used it for deaf education.
↔Writing direction: Left to Right (LTR)
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How is it used?
Glyph evolution, keyboard & Unicode
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Where is it used?
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🌐Usage
Languages
Universal (phonetic education)
Countries
United KingdomUnited States
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