SAMPA-IPA equivalences
The RPD uses the Speech Assessment Methods Phonetic Alphabet (SAMPA). This is a computer readable phonetic alphabet that uses only ASCII characters. Users not familiar with this system can find a table of equivalences with the International Phonetic Alphabet in [SAMPA.pdf].
For further information including detailed SAMPA inventories for the Romance languages, consult the following web page:[http://www.phon.ucl.ac.uk/home/sampa/].