WikSpeak

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WikSpeak running in Manual Mode:

The English word "unusual" was typed from the keyboard. The IPA transcription was the output generated after a click on the "Enter" button. If the "Sound" checkbox has a checkmark, then the sound is played.

manual mode


Phoneme Pop-ups

By positioning the pointer on any IPA symbol within the phonetic transcription and holding down the left mouse button, the selected IPA symbol is shown in a small pop-up and the corresponding phoneme is played. The pop-up is closed when the button is released.

phoneme pop-up


The IPA Chart for English


WikSpeak includes an IPA Chart to hear the phonemes corresponding to each IPA symbol. The "Chart" button opens the IPA Chart.

IPA Chart for English


WikSpeak running in Automatic Mode:

When the word "although" was selected and copied in the web browser, WikSpeak retrieved the phonetic transcription automatically. If the "Sound" checkbox has a checkmark, then the sound is played.


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