Phonetic Alphabet
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The Phonetic Alphabet, also known as the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet or NATO phonetic alphabet, is a standardised set of words used to represent the letters of the alphabet in oral communication. Each word in the phonetic alphabet corresponds to a specific letter and is designed to reduce ambiguity and miscommunication when spelling out words or names over the phone or radio. For example, “Alpha” represents the letter A, “Bravo” represents B, “Charlie” represents C, and so on. This system is commonly used in military, aviation, maritime, and other industries where clear and concise communication is essential.