NATO Phonetic Alphabet Translator

Spell names, reference numbers and email addresses clearly over the phone so nobody mixes up B and D or M and N.

How to use the NATO Phonetic Alphabet Translator

  1. Type or paste your text into the box on the left.
  2. Adjust the options above if you need to. The result updates as you type.
  3. Click Copy result or Download to use your result.

What you can use it for

  • Spell your name or booking reference on calls
  • Read out serial numbers and codes
  • Learn the alphabet for aviation, military or radio

Private by design

The NATO Phonetic Alphabet Translator runs entirely in your browser. Your text and files are never uploaded or stored on a server, so it is safe for work documents and personal information. It is free, with no sign-up and no limits on how often you use it.

Frequently asked questions

Why is it "Alfa" and "Juliett"?

NATO uses these spellings so speakers of other languages pronounce them correctly.

How is 9 said?

It is "Niner" to avoid confusion with the German "nein".

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