IPA

IPA may refer to:

• International Phonetic Alphabet, an alphabetic system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet
• India Pale Ale, a hoppy beer style within the broader category of pale ale
• Isopropyl alcohol, a colorless, flammable chemical compound with a strong odor

International Phonetic Alphabet

The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is an alphabetic system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language. The IPA is used by linguists, phoneticians, phonologists, lexicographers, speech-language pathologists, singers, actors, constructed language creators and foreign language students and teachers.

India Pale Ale

India Pale Ale (IPA) is a hoppy beer style within the broader category of pale ale. The style of beer is characterized by a strong hop flavor, floral aroma, and higher alcohol content. The name is derived from its popularity with British troops stationed in India in the 19th century, when the beer was allegedly made extra strong and hoppy to survive the journey by sea.

Isopropyl Alcohol

Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) is a colorless, flammable chemical compound with a strong odor. It is a common and versatile liquid that is used in a variety of applications from cleaning to disinfecting, and also as a solvent in industries. It is also used in personal care products such as hand sanitizers and aftershaves. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title IPA.