This template is a self-reference and so is part of the Wikipedia project rather than the encyclopedic content.

This template should be used on a single word or phrase that requires transcription into the International Phonetic Alphabet. It has an optional language parameter. Use:

{{need-IPA}} or {{need-IPA|language}}

Glauxkenfruble{{need-IPA}} produces: Glauxkenfruble[needs IPA]
Glauxkenfruble{{need-IPA|Lithuanian}} produces: Glauxkenfruble[needs Lithuanian IPA]