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Phoneme gives EFL and ESL teachers a General American English reference built around 38 phonemes. Learners can hear native-speaker audio, view articulation cues, browse minimal pairs, and practise with listening, symbol-identification, and sound-contrast drills. Printable IPA handouts support classroom use. Its free Reference plan works without an account, and the reference and audio are available offline; Train mode adds drills, printable exports, and session progress for a one-time $4.99 purchase. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, and the web.

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    InPronunci

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Intermediate and advanced learners refining American speech — InPronunci adds speech-organ movement simulators, AI feedback, and a structured American-accent curriculum beyond Phoneme’s phoneme drills.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    SpeakCoach AI

    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1

    Multilingual speaking practice across real-world scenarios — SpeakCoach AI offers coaching in 30 languages, scenario practice, and turn-by-turn scores for fluency, clarity, and confidence.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $25.90/mo Visit site
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    SpeakPal

    by SpeakPal
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Learners seeking multilingual speech practice with offline lessons — SpeakPal offers speech practice and offline lessons across 30 languages, while Phoneme focuses on General American phonemes.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $12.90/mo Visit site
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    TalkDrill

    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1

    English learners wanting AI, peer, and tutor practice — TalkDrill adds AI conversations, tutors, peer calls, scored sessions, games, and a Chrome extension for spoken pronunciation.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from ₹299/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    BREAC

    Free plan Web

    English speakers working on British pronunciation — BREAC turns user-provided text into British English workouts, but does not score recorded speech as Phoneme’s drill format does not require.

    7.2 14-day trial Visit site
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    ELSA Speak

    by ELSA Speak
    Free plan AndroidiPhone

    Mobile learners seeking personalized speech practice — ELSA Speak offers mobile speech practice, a placement test, and personalized review, while Phoneme provides an offline IPA reference and drills.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $159.99/yr · 7-day trial Visit site
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    LearnEnglish Grammar

    Free plan AndroidiPhone

    Learners focused on English grammar accuracy — LearnEnglish Grammar teaches grammar through level-based activities, rather than Phoneme’s pronunciation reference and exercises.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    BoldVoice

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
    7.7 From $12.49/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Forvo

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
    7.5 Free plan · paid from $2/mo Visit site
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    EnglishCentral

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    FluencioAI

    by FluencioAI
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    7.4 From ₹149 Visit site
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    Falable

    Free plan AndroidWeb
    7.3 Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo Visit site
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    Lingova

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac
    7.2 7-day trial Visit site
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    SmallTalk2Me

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
    7.2 Visit site
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    Oranger

    Free plan ExtensioniPhoneMac
    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Lucida AI

    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Ondle

    Free plan iPhone
    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Praktika

    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    6.9 Visit site
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    Speechling

    by Speechling
    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid
    6.9 Free plan · paid from $19.99/mo Visit site
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    YouGlish

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2
    6.9 Free plan · paid from €3/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Speakometer

    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    Speak Right

    Free plan iPhoneMac
    6.7 Free plan Visit site
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    TriTalk

    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    6.6 Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Accent Hero

    Free plan Web
    6.3 Free plan Visit site

Its narrow focus may not suit learners seeking conversation, broader speaking feedback, or a different accent or language. Phoneme covers one language and centres practice on phonemes, rather than fluency, grammar, or real-world scenarios. Alternatives range from AI coaching and structured accent lessons to British pronunciation workouts and grammar exercises. Compare whether you need speech scoring, tutors, wider language choice, or a specific curriculum, then weigh those formats against platform access and price: some alternatives are mobile-only, while others are web-based or include paid subscriptions and trials.

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