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People who study language, called linguists, have come up with a pronunciation guide called the International Phonetic Association, or the IPA for short. Most dictionaries use a version of the IPA for their pronunciation guide.
- What are the pronunciation symbols in the dictionary called?
- How is pronunciation shown in a dictionary?
- What is a pronunciation key in the dictionary?
- Where are the pronunciation marks in a dictionary?
What are the pronunciation symbols in the dictionary called?
The symbols used in the pronunciation transcriptions are those of the International Phonetic Alphabet. The following consonant symbols have their usual English values: b, d, f, h, k, l, m, n, p, r, s, t, v, w, z. The remaining symbols and their interpretations are listed below.
How is pronunciation shown in a dictionary?
Pronunciation in the dictionary
Pronunciations given between slashes /ˌlaɪk ˈðɪs/ are transcribed broadly, using a phonemic system. This means that symbols from the International Phonetic Alphabet are used to represent the sounds and features that distinguish one word from another in English.
What is a pronunciation key in the dictionary?
YourDictionary provides both written pronunciation guides and audio clips to help you understand how to pronounce unfamiliar words.
Where are the pronunciation marks in a dictionary?
In any dictionary entry, the pronunciation symbols will be right next the spelling of the word.
