3. Pronunciation
A dictionary shows how words are pronounced including alternative have to do three pronunciation and stress. To learn how to pronounce a word, you
a. Look at the sound symbols in brackets and parentheses after the entry things. word. pronunciation and stress,
b. Interpret the symbols by using the key to pronunciation key usually given in the front pages, or the abbreviated at the bottom of the page. vowels and
c. Pronounce the word to yourself, noting the long and short the location of the accent mark or stress sign.