NATO Phonetic Alphabet
Type any word and instantly spell it in the NATO phonetic alphabet — Alpha, Bravo, Charlie. A free spelling-alphabet translator for phone calls, radio and clear comms.
How to use the NATO Phonetic Alphabet
Enter a name, password, postcode or any word you need to spell out.
Each letter is converted to its NATO code word — A becomes Alpha, B becomes Bravo.
Say the code words over the phone or radio so the listener gets every letter right.
Tap Copy to paste the phonetic spelling into a message or note.
About this tool
The NATO phonetic alphabet — Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta — was designed so that letters can never be confused over a crackly phone line or noisy radio. This translator does the lookup for you instantly, so you do not have to memorise all 26 code words.
It is perfect for reading out booking references, serial numbers, email addresses and passwords to a call-centre agent, spelling your surname clearly, or learning the official ICAO/NATO spelling alphabet. Digits are translated too, so a full order code comes out crisp and unmistakable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NATO phonetic alphabet used for?
It replaces each letter with a distinct word (A=Alpha, B=Bravo) so spelling is unambiguous over phone, radio or in noisy places. Pilots, the military, call centres and emergency services all rely on it.
Is ‘Alfa’ or ‘Alpha’ correct?
The official ICAO spellings are ‘Alfa’ and ‘Juliett’ (to help non-English speakers), but ‘Alpha’ and ‘Juliet’ are widely accepted in everyday English use. This tool uses the familiar English forms.
Does it handle numbers and symbols?
Yes. Digits 0–9 are translated to their code words, and any other character is shown in quotation marks so nothing is lost.
Do I need to install anything?
No. The translator runs entirely in your browser with nothing to download and no data leaving your device.