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Technique G121:Linking to pronunciations

About this Technique

This technique relates to 3.1.6: Pronunciation (Sufficient).

This technique applies to all technologies that include links.

Description

The objective of this technique is to make the pronunciation of a word available by providing information about the pronunciation, either within the same Web page or in a different Web page, and establishing a link between the item and its pronunciation.

Examples

Example 1

A word is linked to its entry in a dictionary that includes pronunciation information.

Example 2

A word is linked to a sound file that will speak the pronunciation.

Example 3

A word in linked to its entry in a pronouncing dictionary.

Example 4

A word is linked to an International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) representation of its pronunciation.

Example 5

A word is linked to an unambiguous phonetic spelling of the pronunciation.

Tests

Procedure

For each word that requires pronunciation information:

  1. Check that at least the first instance of the item is a link.
  2. Check that each link navigates to information about the pronunciation of the item.

Expected Results

  • All checks are true.
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