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Have you ever had trouble pronouncing a common English word correctly or finding English practice partners in your own city or country? If so,the following four American English pronunciation apps will help.
Say It: Pronunciation
Users of this app developed by Oxford University Press can practice more than 35,000 words.It can record your voice and then create a waveform from your voice,which you can compare to that of the model speaker.A marker shows which part of each word to stress.
The app offers a free version.But its usability is limited.You would need to buy the paid version to get full use of the app,which costs $6.99.
ELSA Speak
ELSA Speak uses artificial intelligence(AI) to act as your own pronunciation teacher.This app offers a speaking test with detailed results and a score.And its AI software lets you have conversations with the computer and get assessment.
The app has a free 7day trial version.After that,you would need to pay for the full version.Prices range from $0.99 to $99.
Accent Training
This app centers on a few important elements of pronunciation,including reduced speech,intonation and connected speech.
The app is free,but unwanted ads show up often.You can choose whether to pay $2.99 to remove them.
English Pronunciation Tutor
This app developed by Language Arts Press is useful if there are specific sounds in English that give you continuous trouble.
The app is free for the first unit only.After that,you would pay $5.99 to activate the full version.
None of these apps can replace reallife speaking practice.But if you are in serious need of pronunciation support,try them.
【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了四个美式英语发音应用程序,介绍了它们各自的特色和收费情况。
1.Which app provides the detailed results of yours speaking test?
A.Say It: Pronunciation.
B.ELSA Speak.
C.Accent Training.
D.English Pronunciation Tutor.
B [细节理解题。根据ELSA Speak部分中的“This app offers a speaking test with detailed results and a score.”可知,ELSA Speak可以提供你的口语测试的详细