What is the difference between the NATO and police alphabets?

The NATO/ICAO alphabet uses words like Alpha, Bravo and Charlie and is standard for aviation and the military. The police alphabet uses Adam, Boy, Charles and is common in US law-enforcement radio.

Can it read the spelling out loud?

Yes. Press Speak to use your browser's built-in text-to-speech to read the phonetic spelling aloud — useful for practising or dictating over the phone.

No. The generator and speech run entirely in your browser and nothing is sent or stored.

Phonetic Spelling Generator

Spell names and codes out loud with NATO or police alphabets.

Phonetic spelling generator

Spell out names, reference numbers and codes clearly over the phone or radio. Choose the NATO/ICAO alphabet (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie) or the police alphabet (Adam, Boy, Charles), type your text, and get an unambiguous phonetic spelling instantly.

Capital letters are shown with a capitalised phonetic word and numbers are spelled in full. Press Speak to hear it read aloud — everything runs in your browser with nothing uploaded.