From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishIPAIPA /ˌaɪ piː ˈeɪ◂/ noun [singular] SLA (International Phonetic Alphabet) a system of special signs, used to represent the sounds made in speech
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IPA• Readers who are professional pilots can obtain further information about IPA by calling - James Allan.• Results of the project will be made public by IPA.• The IPA has commissioned a study to demonstrate that industry salaries are comparable at best with other professional advisers like lawyers and accountants. 