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NATO phonetic alphabet

The 26 code words from Alfa to Zulu, with the official spellings. Then test yourself: the app shows a letter, you type the word.

What is the code word for this letter?

J

NATO alphabet chart

A Alfa
B Bravo
C Charlie
D Delta
E Echo
F Foxtrot
G Golf
H Hotel
I India
J Juliett
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

NATO alphabet quiz

The app's own practice screen: ten questions, instant feedback, nothing to install.

Questions

Why is it spelled Alfa and Juliett?
Those are the official ICAO and NATO spellings. Alfa avoids the silent “ph” for speakers who would not read it as F, and Juliett’s double T keeps French speakers from dropping the final sound.
What is the NATO alphabet used for?
Spelling words clearly over radio and phone — in aviation, the military, emergency services, and every call-centre booking reference.
Is the NATO alphabet the same as the ICAO alphabet?
Yes. The International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet is published by ICAO and used by NATO; people call it by either name.
How do I spell my name in the NATO alphabet?
Say one code word per letter: “Anna” is Alfa November November Alfa. The practice on this page drills every letter until the words come without thinking.

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