Template:Needs IPA

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This template is a self-reference and so is part of the Wikipedia project rather than the encyclopedic content.

Usage

• This template should be used on a single word or phrase that requires transcription into the International Phonetic Alphabet. It has an optional language parameter. Directly after the word or phrase, use either:

{{needs IPA}} 

or

{{needs IPA|<language>}}

• Use of this template automatically adds page to Category:Articles needing IPA.

Examples

• Glauxkenfruble{{needs IPA}} produces: Glauxkenfruble
• Glauxkenfruble{{needs IPA|Lithuanian}} produces: Glauxkenfruble

TemplateData

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TemplateData for Needs IPA

An inline template that marks a word or phrase as requiring transcription in the International Phonetic Alphabet

Template parameters[Edit template data]

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Language	1	The language of the word needing transcription Example Lithuanian	String	suggested
Month and year	date	Provides the month and year; e.g., 'January 2013', but not 'jan13' Auto value {{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}	String	suggested

See also

• {{Pronunciation needed}}, another inline template requesting phonetic transcription

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