Born To Speak

Tools & apps

Phonetics → habit → output

Tools that sit next to the corner

Born To Speak is about low-pressure output in the room. Phonetic Formatter is for readable International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions and exports. The other tools here mostly protect focus and rest, so you still show up with attention left for real speaking.

Featured · iOS / iPadOS

Phonetic Formatter app icon Phonetic Formatter

Turn English text into IPA you can actually use—sentence view, word-aligned rows, and exports when you need a handout. Built on the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary, with on-device processing so drafts and lesson notes stay private.

  • See word- and sentence-level IPA next to the text—handy for prep, drills, and role-plays.
  • Works offline—commute-friendly for teachers and self-study.
  • Optional Pro unlock for longer text, richer layouts, and export (TXT / DOCX / PDF).

More from the same studio

Independent apps—focus, rest, and creative utilities—not required for the club, but they pair well with a speaking habit.

App names and links point to the same indie portfolio as this site; availability and pricing are shown on each product page.