How to Pronounce Famous Names: 30+ Great Minds With IPA
Learn how to pronounce famous names like Nietzsche, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven and Galileo, with IPA, simple respellings and the language patterns behind them.
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How to Pronounce Animal Names: 40+ Tricky Animals With IPA
Learn how to pronounce animal names like koala, lynx, chameleon and hippopotamus, with IPA, simple respellings and tips for tricky and silent-letter words.
How to Pronounce Brand Names: 30+ Popular Brands With IPA
Learn how to pronounce brand names like Hermès, Porsche, Xiaomi and Nike, with IPA, simple respellings and tips on company vs everyday pronunciation.
How to Pronounce Place Names: 35+ Tricky Places With IPA
Learn how to pronounce place names like Leicester, Edinburgh, Arkansas and Beijing, with IPA, simple rules and tips for tricky cities, states and countries.
How to Pronounce Medical Words: 35+ Common Terms With IPA
Learn how to pronounce medical words with IPA, syllable breaks and simple patterns. From pneumonia to esophagus, say health terms clearly at the doctor's.
How to Pronounce Food Names: 30+ Menu Words With IPA
Learn how to pronounce food names with IPA and simple spelling clues: Italian, French, Spanish and Asian menu words like gnocchi, croissant and pho.
How to Pronounce the Longest Word in English
How to pronounce longest word in English: say pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis step by step, with syllables, IPA and an easy chunk method.
English Pronunciation Online (Free): A Complete Guide
Learn English pronunciation online for free. Follow a simple path: sounds, stress, rhythm and speaking practice, plus free tools and a 4-week plan.
Simple Past Tense: Rules, Examples and How It Sounds
Learn the simple past tense with clear rules, regular and irregular verbs, examples and exercises, plus how -ed endings sound so you can say it right.
Word Pronouncer: A Free Tool to Hear How Any Word Sounds
Use our free word pronouncer to hear any English word in 4 accents, see the IPA and practise out loud. Learn how to use it step by step.
Pronounce English Words Online: Free Tool and Word Lists
Pronounce English words online with a free tool and ready-made word lists: silent letters, homophones, stress traps and more, all with IPA.
Pronunciation Audio Online: Hear Any English Word Free
Hear pronunciation audio online for any English word, free. Learn how to use it, pick an accent and check the IPA to say words with confidence.