Howjsay – audio dictionary
October 7, 2008
OK, this is just plain useful. Howjsay is a dictionary with an audio component. Look up a word and get an MP3 clip with the correct pronunciation of the word. When your result comes back, the sound plays automatically but you can also hover your cursor over the word again and again to hear it repeated. The results page also shows nearby words (alphabetically). I did notice that the accent sounded slightly European (British-esque, but not quite). Plain, simple, easy, and awesome.
October 8th, 2008 at 5:08 am
Look up “tube” or “lieutenant” – it definitely leans toward British pronunciation. Merriam-Webster has long had recorded pronunciation (standard American accent) online at m-w.com along with definitions, etymologies, etc.
October 10th, 2008 at 5:32 am
I’ve used the Pronounce add-on for Firefox, which nabs the audio from the Merriam-Webster dictionary. The absolute favorite thing about it is that it works straight from the page I’m on – no need to open a new tab.
October 17th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Definitely sounds british to me.