This free English pronunciation checker lets you hear a word in a natural British or American voice, say it into your microphone, and see instantly whether speech recognition understood it. Practise tricky words, TH sounds, -ed endings and minimal pairs like ship and sheep, or add your own words.
There is also a listening quiz: the voice says one of two similar words and you choose which one you heard. Training your ear first makes the sounds much easier to produce.
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How to Use the English Pronunciation Checker
- Choose a word list, such as Tricky words, TH sounds, Ship vs sheep, L vs R or -ed endings, or type your own words.
- Pick a voice: UK or US, female or male.
- Listen at normal speed, then use Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- Press 🎤 Say it and say the word. A green tick means the speech recognizer understood you; red shows what it heard instead.
- Switch to Listening quiz to test whether you can hear the difference between similar words.
Words you miss are saved in “Words to practise again” so you can return to them tomorrow. Automatic checking works in Chrome and Edge; in other browsers you can listen and rate yourself.
How Accurate Is the Feedback?
The checker uses your browser’s speech recognition, the same kind of technology used by voice assistants. If it understands you, most listeners will too. It is not a phonetics lab, though: background noise, a quiet microphone or a very short word can cause mistakes, so try twice before you worry.
Sounds That Learners Often Find Difficult
- TH (/θ/ and /ð/): put the tip of your tongue lightly between your teeth: think, mother.
- Short vs long vowels: ship /ɪ/ is short and relaxed; sheep /iː/ is longer with a smile.
- L vs R: for L the tongue touches behind the top teeth; for R it does not touch anything.
- V vs W and B: for V, top teeth touch the bottom lip; for W, round the lips.
- -ed endings: /t/ in worked, /d/ in played, /ɪd/ in wanted.
The Cambridge Dictionary shows UK and US pronunciations with phonetic symbols, which is a great companion to this tool.
A 10-Minute Daily Routine
- Do one listening quiz of 10 minimal pairs.
- Practise one word list in Speak and check mode.
- Repeat your “words to practise again” list three times.
- Finish by reading a short paragraph aloud with our free English shadowing tool.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this English pronunciation checker free?
Yes. It is free, needs no account and runs in your browser. Your saved words stay on your device.
Which browser works best?
Chrome and Microsoft Edge support automatic speech checking. Other browsers can still play the voices, and you can rate yourself.
Why does it sometimes mark a correct word as wrong?
Speech recognition can mishear very short words or words said in a noisy room. Speak clearly at a normal speed, check your microphone and try again.
Should I practise British or American pronunciation?
Either is fine. Choose the accent you hear most or need for your exam or job, and stay consistent while you practise.
Want a complete routine? Our AI for learning English guide shows how to combine pronunciation practice with shadowing, dictation and speaking in 20 minutes a day.
Final Thoughts
An English pronunciation checker gives you something a textbook cannot: instant feedback on your own voice. Combine listening quizzes with speaking practice, focus on a few sounds at a time, and your clarity will improve week by week.
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