UrbanPro

Learn Spoken English from the Best Tutors

  • Affordable fees
  • 1-1 or Group class
  • Flexible Timings
  • Verified Tutors

How do you spell words and names over the phone and have you faced any communication hiccups? Phonetic Alphabet Table is useful for spelling words and names over the phone.I use NATO Phonetic Alphabet. Letter------phonetic letter A-----------Alpha B-----------Bravo C-----------Charlie D-----------Delta E----------- Echo F----------- Foxtrot G-----------Golf H-----------Hotel I----------- India J----------- Juliet K----------- Kilo L----------- Lima M-----------Mike N-----------November O-----------Oscar P----------- Papa Q-----------Quebec R----------- Romeo S----------- Sierra T----------- Tango U-----------Uniform V----------- Victor W-----------Whiskey X----------- X-ray Y----------- Yankee Z Zulu

Asked by Last Modified  

Follow 0
Answer

Please enter your answer

Shruti Kaura has a proven track record of 10+ years for providing individual training

I use Country names.
Comments

Certified IELTS, Spoken English Coach & Educational consultant

Correct! say your name in phonetic alphabet. just like PAPA ALPHA TENGO ECHO LIMA
Comments

Mentor

In india its better if we relate it with city name, because people recognize that well.
Comments

M.B.A

We use Army code that is similar to the above
Comments

Tutor

Depends on whom you are speaking with. You'd hardly say "S for scoundrel" about your boss Mr. Sharma, unless you have enrolled in naukri.com, would you? It is situational.
Comments

Tutor

The NATO phonetic alphabet, more accurately known as the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet and also called the ICAO phonetic or ICAO spelling alphabet was developed in the 1950s in order to account for discrepancies that might arise in communications as a result of multiple alphabet naming...
read more
The NATO phonetic alphabet, more accurately known as the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet and also called the ICAO phonetic or ICAO spelling alphabet was developed in the 1950s in order to account for discrepancies that might arise in communications as a result of multiple alphabet naming systems coexisting in different places and organizations read less
Comments

Tutor

I too use city names.
Comments

Certified German Language with 7+ years of experience

Uniformity is desirable when spelling over the phone. To avoid ambiguity, use this tool: http://www.spelltool.com/en/index.php . These are known as ICAO/ITU/NATO standard.
Comments

IELTS /English Fluency Tutor

Dear Dear Singaravelu,the NATO phonetic alphabet chart is widely used,but one can be on the safer side and use city names/Indian names like A=Ajay, within India for proper understanding and thus effective communication.
Comments

Tutor

We say A as in alpha (not a for alpha)
Comments

View 8 more Answers

Related Questions

I return or I return back?
Avoid using "return back" It's called tautology. Difficult task is yet such combination frequently used .The word "task" entails " difficulty."Or " repeat again " The word repeat itself means saying something...
Singaravelu Subramaniam
Why can I understand English but cannot speak?
Due to lack of practice and confidence.
Nageswara
0 0
9
How much time will it take for me to speak English very fluently? Currently I know English but I cannot speak fluently.
Its only the matter of dedication and practice. As you already have a base, i am sure in 3 months time you can pick up well provided you spare enough time for the same. You can follow some tips - 1. Make...
RGundia
Is there any structure in spoken English?
In spoken English we generally say 'I'm', 'you're', 'we're', etc., in place of 'I am', 'you are', 'we are', etc. While writing we use an apostrophe (') in place of the missing word. a. Who's your father? (Who is your father?)
Swapna
How can I make my spoken English more local?
1. You have to keep it neutral, that means your accent should be neutral without fake accent 2. Watch for the choice of words - do not use too complicated or fancy words which might be jargon for others. 3....
Nikesh
0 0
6

Now ask question in any of the 1000+ Categories, and get Answers from Tutors and Trainers on UrbanPro.com

Ask a Question

Related Lessons

Interrogative Sentences
Interrogative Sentences Less Commanding Why is the Dog Going to the County Fair? Have You Ever Been to a County Fair? (a Yes/no Question) What is Your Favorite Sauce to Put on Grubs?

To Improve Or Build Up Your Vocabulary.
One of the best ways to improve or build up vocabulary is to write or use one-word substitutes for the given phrase. It is very important to write precisely and speak in a single word. Like the word...

Spoken English - Basic Conversation - Lesson 1
Name: English Slow Normal James: Hello. Lisa: Hi. James: How are you? Lisa: I'm good. How are you? ...

Word of the Day for IELTS & ENGLISH
Word of the Day loquacious loʊkweɪʃəs लोक्वेशस / लोक्वैशस adjective गप्पी, बातूनी, मुखर, वाचालfull of trivial conversationSynonyms: chatty, gabby, garrulous, talkative, talkyExample- kept from her housework...

ADJECTIVES OF NUMBER
An adjective of number tells us how many. Examples: first, second, third, fourth, fifth

Recommended Articles

When globalization was out of picture, it was enough to know just the mother tongue. Since globalization and out-sourcing have become part of life, there is a nagging need to learn new languages. Foreign languages help us to communicate with potential clients, sell our ideas and bond with their culture. It could be opening...

Read full article >

Due to globalization of the Indian economy, the demand for learning foreign languages is on the rise. ITES (Information Technology Enabled Service) and Outsourcing have brought a lot of job opportunities paving the way for the learning foreign languages. German is the native language of more than 100 million people in...

Read full article >

Learning any second language could be a little bit tricky. However, to learn a language, one needs to write, read, understand and speak it appropriately. Therefore, many students and professionals find it helpful in learning a foreign language from a reputable and reliable source. A second language helps them to increase...

Read full article >

If you think English is enough to communicate with anybody in this world, you are sadly misinformed. Statistically the highest spoken foreign language in the world is Chinese with 20.7%, followed by English at 6.2%. That means that 93.8% of people do not speak English. This makes it necessary to learn another foreign language...

Read full article >

Looking for Spoken English classes?

Learn from the Best Tutors on UrbanPro

Are you a Tutor or Training Institute?

Join UrbanPro Today to find students near you
X

Looking for Spoken English Classes?

The best tutors for Spoken English Classes are on UrbanPro

  • Select the best Tutor
  • Book & Attend a Free Demo
  • Pay and start Learning

Learn Spoken English with the Best Tutors

The best Tutors for Spoken English Classes are on UrbanPro

This website uses cookies

We use cookies to improve user experience. Choose what cookies you allow us to use. You can read more about our Cookie Policy in our Privacy Policy

Accept All
Decline All

UrbanPro.com is India's largest network of most trusted tutors and institutes. Over 55 lakh students rely on UrbanPro.com, to fulfill their learning requirements across 1,000+ categories. Using UrbanPro.com, parents, and students can compare multiple Tutors and Institutes and choose the one that best suits their requirements. More than 7.5 lakh verified Tutors and Institutes are helping millions of students every day and growing their tutoring business on UrbanPro.com. Whether you are looking for a tutor to learn mathematics, a German language trainer to brush up your German language skills or an institute to upgrade your IT skills, we have got the best selection of Tutors and Training Institutes for you. Read more