Sunday, August 29, 2010

Good Online Dictionary for Pronuncation

I recommend this dictionary for looking up the pronunciation of words: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/.

I like the fact that it has two different accent options - one American Accent and one British. The vowels and consonants are mostly pretty authentic to an American Accent. Many other online English dictionaries are confusing in this regard.

Also, if you have studied British English in your country, it's useful to hear both versions of the same word. Just for fun, look up the words, "better," "student" and "awful."
Big differences in the two different accents!




4 comments:

Unknown said...

After a long time, I've found one of the best way of speaking English as a native speaker with accurate English.com.

freekarol said...

I think a Webster dictionary for ESL students is better:
http://www.learnersdictionary.com

Anonymous said...

First time I visit your blog, Lisa, and I loved this tip! I have your book and I'll soon by the DVD. Regards from Brazil.

Anonymous said...

First time I visit your blog, Lisa, and I loved this tip! I have your book and I'll soon by the DVD. Regards from Brazil.