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PronounceHub is a free English pronunciation guide. Type any word, hear it spoken in American and British accents, see IPA phonetics, learn the mistake most people make, and get a memory tip so you never forget.

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Step 1

Type any word

Enter any English word you want to pronounce correctly.

Step 2

Listen and learn

Hear it spoken clearly in American and British English. Slow it down to catch every syllable.

Step 3

Understand why

See the IPA phonetics, the mistake most people make, and a memory tip so you never forget.

Most commonly mispronounced words

These are the words people get wrong every day. Click any word to hear the correct pronunciation.

PronunciationQuinoaWorcestershireAcaiEspressoFebruaryHyperboleMischievousColonelEpitomeHierarchyNicheSubtleGenreLingerieEntrepreneur

Sound familiar?

Everyone has been caught saying a word wrong. Here are three of the most common ones.

😬

Ordering at a restaurant and the waiter gives you that look.

KWIN-oh-ah

KEEN-wah

Hear “quinoa” pronounced

😅

Reading a recipe out loud and no one knows what sauce you mean.

Wor-chester-shire

WUSS-ter-shur

Hear “worcestershire” pronounced

🤦

Mispronouncing the word 'pronunciation' while correcting someone.

pro-NOUN-ciation

pro-NUN-ciation

Hear “pronunciation” pronounced

More than just audio

Most pronunciation tools just play a sound. PronounceHub also teaches you why you keep getting it wrong, so you remember next time.

American and British accents

Hear each word in both US and UK English. Play them back to back to understand the accent differences, and slow it down to 0.5x speed.

IPA phonetics and syllables

Every word includes its IPA transcription and syllable breakdown, so you can see exactly which syllable gets the stress.

Common mistakes and memory tips

Each word shows the specific mistake most people make, and a memory tip that makes the correct pronunciation stick.

Pronunciation guides by topic

Curated word lists for food, names, medical terms, and more.

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Most Mispronounced Words

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Tricky Food Words

20 words

👤

Tricky Names

16 words

🩺

Medical Terms

20 words

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Tech Terms

20 words

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British Place Names

15 words

Frequently asked questions

How do I use PronounceHub?+
Just type any English word in the search box and press enter. You will instantly hear the word pronounced in both American and British English. Each word also comes with IPA phonetics, a syllable breakdown, the most common pronunciation mistake, and a memory tip.
Is PronounceHub free to use?+
Yes, PronounceHub is completely free. There is no sign-up, no account needed, and no limit on how many words you can look up.
What accents are available?+
PronounceHub currently offers American English (US) and British English (UK) pronunciations for every word. Each accent is recorded with high-quality voices so you can clearly hear the differences.
What is IPA and why does it matter?+
IPA stands for the International Phonetic Alphabet. It is a standardized system of symbols that represents the sounds of spoken language. Knowing IPA helps you read the pronunciation of any word in any dictionary, not just on PronounceHub.
Can I slow down the audio?+
Yes. Every word has speed controls that let you play the audio at 0.5x, 0.75x, or normal speed. Slowing it down makes it easier to hear tricky syllables and practice along.

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