Author's note

IPA Font font by IS Software is a free phonetic sans serif typeface made for working with the full IPA symbol set. Its clean, even strokes and generous spacing keep complex transcriptions readable, while the sturdy shapes hold up on screens, printouts, and projection slides alike. Diacritics and special characters sit neatly in line, so dense linguistic data stays orderly instead of turning into visual noise.

Using IPA Font, you can confidently set academic papers, phonetics textbooks, classroom handouts, language-learning apps, research posters, and linguistic maps. This free font shines when used larger than body size for examples and charts, paired with a neutral text serif for running copy to keep the overall page clear and professional.

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Character map

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Basic Latin - Character map

Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) IS Software, 2003. All rights reserved.
Font family
IPA Font
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
ISSoftware: IPA Font: 2003
Full font name
IPA Font
Name table version
Version 1.2; 2003
Postscript font name
IPAFont
Trademark notice
IPA Font is a trademark of the IS Software.
Designer
David Jalbert
Description
The designer and vendor URL can change anywhen.

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2003-04-07
Revision1
Glyph count145
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classNo classification
WeightSemi-light
WidthMedium (normal)
Mac styleBold
DirectionMixed directional glyphs
Pattern natureRegular
PitchNot monospaced