Synonyms

IPA

American

Or I.P.A.

abbreviation

India pale ale.
International Phonetic Alphabet.
International Phonetic Association.
International Press Association.

IPA British

abbreviation

International Phonetic Alphabet

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Example Sentences

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The IPA has asked the government to add medicines supply to the National Risk Register but, as yet, has not had a response.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

I order fried vendace rolled in rye flour, mashed potatoes beside it, and a local IPA.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

IPA does not remain confined to the gut.

From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 2026

Craft beer drinkers know Pliny the Elder as the inspiration for his namesake double IPA.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

"A Sechuana Reader" was co-authored with Jones, using the IPA for Tswana orthography.

From Native Life in South Africa by Plaatje, Sol (Solomon Tshekisho)

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