Word2IPA is described as 'Lets you look up individual words or paste entire phrases and see how they are pronounced in the IPA format. It's a perfect tool for language learners, linguists, or speech technology developers' and is a language learning tool in the education & reference category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Word2IPA for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best Word2IPA alternative is Artikulate, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Word2IPA are Forvo, Bab.la, Howjsay and ELSA Speak.