Text to NATO Phonetic Alphabet
Convert text to the NATO phonetic alphabet for clear communication over phone or radio
Result
NATO Alphabet
How It Works
Phonetic Alphabet Conversion
NATO Phonetic Alphabet Reference
The NATO phonetic alphabet is used worldwide for clear communication of letters over radio or telephone.
| Letter | Code Word | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| A | Alpha | AL FAH |
| B | Bravo | BRAH VOH |
| C | Charlie | CHAR LEE |
| D | Delta | DELL TAH |
| E | Echo | ECK OH |
| F | Foxtrot | FOKS TROT |
| G | Golf | GOLF |
| H | Hotel | HOH TELL |
| I | India | IN DEE AH |
| J | Juliett | JEW LEE ETT |
| K | Kilo | KEY LOH |
| L | Lima | LEE MAH |
| M | Mike | MIKE |
| N | November | NO VEM BER |
| O | Oscar | OSS CAH |
| P | Papa | PAH PAH |
| Q | Quebec | KEH BECK |
| R | Romeo | ROW ME OH |
| S | Sierra | SEE AIR RAH |
| T | Tango | TANG GO |
| U | Uniform | YOU NEE FORM |
| V | Victor | VIK TAH |
| W | Whiskey | WISS KEY |
| X | X-ray | ECKS RAY |
| Y | Yankee | YANG KEY |
| Z | Zulu | ZOO LOO |
| 0 | Zero | ZE-RO |
| 1 | One | WUN |
| 2 | Two | TOO |
| 3 | Three | TREE |
| 4 | Four | FOW-ER |
| 5 | Five | FIFE |
| 6 | Six | SIX |
| 7 | Seven | SEV-EN |
| 8 | Eight | AIT |
| 9 | Nine | NIN-ER |
How the NATO Phonetic Alphabet Works
The NATO phonetic alphabet is used to spell out letters clearly over radio or telephone communications where clarity is essential.
Key Features
- Standardized words for each letter of the alphabet
- Distinct pronunciation to avoid confusion between similar-sounding letters
- International recognition - used worldwide in aviation, military, and telecommunications
- Numbers included with specific pronunciation rules
When to Use
- Spelling names or words over the phone
- Radio communications where clarity is essential
- Customer service to confirm spelling
- Military and aviation communications
- Any situation where letters might be misheard
Example Usage
Original: "Hello World"
Conversion: "Hotel Echo Lima Lima Oscar | Whiskey Oscar Romeo Lima Delta"
Original: "ABC123"
Conversion: "Alpha Bravo Charlie One Two Three"
About the NATO Phonetic Alphabet
The NATO phonetic alphabet, officially called the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet, was developed in the 1950s to be intelligible and pronounceable by all NATO allies in the heat of battle.
It replaced other phonetic alphabets that had been used for decades, standardizing communication across military and civilian organizations worldwide.
Tips for Effective Use
- Speak clearly and at a moderate pace
- Pause slightly between each word
- For long strings, group letters (e.g., "Alpha Bravo, Charlie Delta")
- Confirm important communications by repeating back
- Practice with common words and names to build fluency