Pronounce the Word

Learn to pronounce any word correctly with audio playback, phonetic spelling, and comprehensive definitions.

Features

• Audio Pronunciation: Play audio pronunciations with a single keyboard shortcut (⌘1, ⌘2, etc.)
• Phonetic Spelling: View IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcriptions with accent labels
• Multiple Accents: Access different pronunciations (British, American) when available
• Comprehensive Definitions: See word meanings, parts of speech, and example sentences
• Synonyms & Antonyms: Expand your vocabulary with related words
• Search History: Automatically saves your last 30 word searches for quick access
• Smart Suggestions: Get word suggestions when a word isn't found

Usage

Searching for a Word

1. Open Raycast and type "Pronounce"
2. Type any word in the search bar
3. Press Enter to view pronunciation details

Playing Audio

In the word details view:

• Press ⌘1 to play the first pronunciation
• Press ⌘2 to play the second pronunciation (if available)
• Or open the action menu (⌘K) and select a pronunciation option

The keyboard shortcuts are displayed at the top of the details page for quick reference.

Managing History

Your last 30 word searches are automatically saved:

• Click on any history item to view it again
• Each history item shows a trash icon on the right
• Press ⌃X (Control+X) to delete a word from history
• Or open the action menu (⌘K) and select "Remove from History"

Word Not Found?

If a word isn't found, you'll see:

• An error message: "Cannot find the word"
• A list of suggested similar words
• Click on any suggestion to look it up instantly

Technical Details

APIs Used

1. Free Dictionary API: Comprehensive word data with audio files, phonetic spellings, and definitions
2. Datamuse API: Provides word suggestions for typos or unknown words

Audio Playback

Audio files are downloaded and played using platform-specific commands for reliable playback:

• macOS: Native afplay command
• Windows: PowerShell with .NET System.Media.SoundPlayer
• Linux: ffplay or mpv

Storage

Word history is stored locally using Raycast's LocalStorage API, limited to the 30 most recent searches.

Keyboard Shortcuts

• ⌘1, ⌘2, etc.: Play pronunciation audio (in word details)
• ⌃X: Delete word from history (in history list)
• ⌘K: Open action menu
• Enter: Look up the typed word
• Esc: Go back to search

License

MIT