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NATO Phonetic Alphabet — Converter & Full Table
Convert any text to NATO phonetic alphabet spelling or browse the complete alphabet table below. Used by military, aviation, and emergency services worldwide.
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Complete NATO Phonetic Alphabet Table
| Letter | NATO 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-TEL |
| I | India | IN-DEE-AH |
| J | Juliet | 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 |
NATO Phonetic Numbers
| Digit | NATO Code Word | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Zero | ZEE-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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NATO phonetic alphabet?
The NATO phonetic alphabet (also called the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet or ICAO alphabet) is a standardised set of 26 code words used to spell out letters clearly over radio or phone. Each letter is assigned a word: A=Alpha, B=Bravo, C=Charlie, etc. It was adopted by NATO in 1956 and is used by military, aviation, emergency services, and customer service worldwide.
Why is the NATO phonetic alphabet used?
The NATO phonetic alphabet prevents miscommunication when spelling words over noisy radio channels or phone lines. Letters that sound similar (B/D/E, M/N, P/T) are replaced with distinct code words. For example, instead of saying 'B as in boy', you say 'Bravo', which is universally understood.
How do I convert text to NATO phonetic alphabet?
Use the converter tool above — type or paste any text and it will instantly show the NATO phonetic spelling. Numbers are spoken as individual digits (0=Zero, 1=One, etc.). You can copy the result to your clipboard with one click.
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