Welcome to Kword

Learn English phonetically with simplified pronunciation

Created by David R. Kiracofe

About Kword

Kword was designed to help people learning to read, write, and speak English. Instead of learning 77 different spellings for 41 phonemes, Kword uses just one spelling per phoneme.

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41 Phonemes

Simple, consistent sounds

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Easy Learning

Reduces complexity for learners

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Universal

Works for all English learners

Note: Kword uses Midwestern dialect pronunciation. While it doesn't translate dialects, you can write in different dialects using Kword phonemes. For example:

  • Boston: "pok yu ko" (park your car)
  • Southern: "hii yu awl" (hi y'all)

Translate to Kword

Enter your English text below to see its phonetic Kword translation. The translator will show each line with the Kword translation underneath.

Tip: Words not in the database will appear italicized in the results.