Pronunciation Keys

A General Dictionary Code

Both abridged and paperback dictionaries provide a key to pronouncing words. It is beneficial to read the key, especially with new or unfamiliar words. The tables below give an approximation of the sounds.
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\|	pat	~	pay	â	care	ä	father		pet
ē	be	0	pit	§	tie	î	pier	4	pot
Ç	toe	ô	paw, for	oi	noise	oo	took	ÇÇ	boot
ou	out	th	this	th	thin	ß	cut	û	urge

These sounds, although common, may require some special attention.

yÇÇ

abuse

vision

c (uh)

about, item, edible, gallop, circus