NATO phonetic alphabet
Spell anything as Alpha Bravo Charlie for clear voice communication.
How to use
- Type the text you need to spell out loud — a code, name or password.
- Read the result: each letter becomes its NATO word, words are separated by " / ".
- Keep the result open while you make the call.
Frequently asked questions
Why Juliett with two t's?
The official ICAO spelling doubles the t so French speakers pronounce the final consonant. Spellings like Alfa/Alpha vary by agency; this tool uses the common English forms.
How are numbers spelled?
As digit words: 42 becomes Four Two. Spelling each digit separately is the radio convention — "forty-two" is easier to mishear.
What does the " / " mean in the result?
It marks the boundary between your original words, so the listener knows where one word ends and the next begins.
About this tool
Spelling a booking code or email address over the phone goes wrong fast: B sounds like P, M like N. The NATO phonetic alphabet fixes that by assigning each letter an unmistakable word — Alpha, Bravo, Charlie — chosen so no two can be confused even over a noisy radio. It is the standard used by aviation, shipping and emergency services, and just as useful for reading out a Wi-Fi password or licence plate. Type any text and get the full spelling, with digits spoken as words and word boundaries marked clearly so the listener knows where one word ends.