Meaning of the word ipa in English

What does ipa mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ipa

US /ˌaɪ.piːˈeɪ/
UK /ˌaɪ.piːˈeɪ/

Abbreviation

1.

International Phonetic Alphabet

Example:
The linguist used the IPA to transcribe the sounds of the language.
Learning the IPA can greatly improve your pronunciation.
2.

India Pale Ale

Example:
He ordered a pint of his favorite IPA at the pub.
Craft breweries often experiment with different hop varieties for their IPAs.