# Howjsay Pronunciation — Audio Dictionary

> Audio dictionary with human-recorded pronunciations for over 180,000 words. (iPhone/iPad app by Ever10 Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howjsay-pronunciation/id333252081 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ever10 Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/720866157)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 1,907 App Store ratings · 227 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese and 5 more
- Released: 2009-10-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howjsay-pronunciation/id333252081/reviews.md

## What is Howjsay Pronunciation?

Make mispronunciations a thing of the past with the world’s most accurate and comprehensive pronunciation dictionary.

Unlike most other apps no synthetic pronunciation is used, with every word carefully researched, and professionally recorded. 

"What I love is it uses a real human voice for audio playback, and has words for pronunciation that my dictionary apps don't even have for definitions."

"I feel like I now have a secret, powerful, linguistic advantage!"

Features:
■  Over 180,000 individually recorded words & phrases
■  Comprehensive dictionary including medical, legal, scientific, industry jargon and even current affairs and names
■  Accurate pronunciation of heteronyms (words which are spelled the same but pronounced differently depending on context) e.g, tear, dove, close, live, alternate, graduate, etc
■  Auto-complete and spelling suggestions
■  Pronunciation history
■  Favourites
■  Search definitions online

Note: An internet connection is required to download the audio and perform new searches, as the Howjsay database is too large to download and is continuously updated.

## Key features

- 180,000+ recorded words & phrases
- Human voice audio playback
- Comprehensive dictionary coverage
- Accurate heteronym pronunciation
- Pronunciation history
- Favorites list
- Online definition search

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Howjsay Pronunciation?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Clear and accurate pronunciations
- 🚀 Extensive word database
- 💡 Differentiates between British and American pronunciations
- 👍 Helpful for learning medical/scientific terminology
- 👍 Useful for improving pronunciation confidence

**Cons**

- 🔒 Paywall for many words
- 💰 Yearly subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional technical issues (crashes, login problems)
- 🙄 Some users feel betrayed by switch to subscription

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Streaming audio failures for some words
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Add definitions or dictionary integration
- Implement offline mode
- Allow users to create custom word lists
- Improve audio quality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 227)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howjsay-pronunciation/id333252081/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Dissatisfied

*2026-03-05, version 11.5*

First word I type in it has no idea how to pronounce and says it can’t find it. Totally disappointed

### 5/5 — Accent

*2026-01-23, version 11.5*

Though I like the app a great deal, why does the translator have an accent? I haven’t used the app lately, but, today I did and was surprised to hear an Italian accent. 
Where on the app can I change it to plain English.

### 3/5 — Found on the web, app is alright

*2025-07-30, version 11.5*

Hey, rather than a app, it would be more functional and useful to have this as an extension or script that appears in the options menus for the bowers, and for the long press on selected text. 

It’s just silly to have open an app or website. When, I really should be able to highlight/select the word and either/both long press and have “pronounce” as an option, like “look up”, “search the web”, etc.

And/or, the browser menu that contains “pronounce/howjsay” as an option, such as, print, look up, etc., is an option.

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2025-07-25, version 11.5*

This app has given me very much pleasure over the years. I am not good with phonics , therefore I rely on this app. Thank you.

### 1/5 — Add it to the pile

*2025-01-18, version 11.5*

I understand that app devs also need a way to make money, and I can’t fault them for that. I won’t be spiteful because to be fair, their prices aren’t terrible in the scheme of things. However, I will say I think that anyone that makes a subscription the only option to get consistent or basic functionality from their app is alienating at least half of their user-base. I have to ask, since it really does seem like no app developer realizes this, but you do understand that if nearly every single app on the market wants to charge a subscription fee, the average middle or lower class person can’t have 20 subscriptions to every single random app, right? On top of that, having to manage a bunch of random reoccurring charges is honestly a little tiring to keep track of. I really think that this would do better with a one time fee for the words you guys have decided to make premium only, even if it’s a bit more than the subscription price is now.
Edit to add, like others have said, there are dozens of free options that serve the same purpose. Some mention google, but dictionary.com or merriam-webster also work fine. If you’re determined to hear the most natural sounding pronunciation, you can ask chatgpt (for free). I have yet to hear any unnatural pronunciations despite the dev’s denouncement of ai pronunciation in response to another review.

### 4/5 — Null

*2024-12-22, version 11.5*

Can you add definitions or option for note editing? Also a report button for unfound words might help.

### 5/5 — G Johnston

*2024-11-20, version 11.5*

It’s supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

### 4/5 — Not great; not useless either

*2024-03-10, version 11.5*

The pronunciations are correct and the words available fairly comprehensive, but the audio quality is very poor. It's like they got a competent person to record the words, but used the cheapest, tinniest tape recorder from radio shack to record the words with. What a shame; if the audio quality were even half way decent this could be five stars.

### 5/5 — Simply love the app!!

*2024-03-07, version 11.5*

I’ve this app on my iPhone as well as on my Samsung and I must say I can’t function without it. Full marks to the developers. Love you guys and please do keep up the great work!!!

### 5/5 — Superb!

*2024-03-03, version 11.5*

I’ve never written a review for an app before, but I had to on this occasion! Effective, unquestionably accurate and entirely fit-for-purpose! For such a small annual fee this app is worth every penny! Mind blowing when you consider the preparation and time that’s gone into its preparation and development! The first app I downloaded provided totally inaccurate results - AI generated rubbish! What a pleasant surprise!

## Frequently asked questions about Howjsay Pronunciation

### What does the Howjsay Pronunciation app do?

This app functions as a comprehensive audio dictionary, offering accurate pronunciations for over 180,000 words and phrases. It utilizes professionally recorded human voices, not synthetic ones, to ensure clarity and correctness. The app also includes features like pronunciation history and favorites for easy access.

### What are the key features of this pronunciation app?

Key features include a vast library of over 180,000 individually recorded words and phrases, a comprehensive dictionary covering medical, legal, scientific, and jargon terms, and accurate pronunciation of heteronyms. It also offers auto-complete, spelling suggestions, pronunciation history, favorites, and the ability to search definitions online.

### How much does the Howjsay Pronunciation app cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. An internet connection is required for downloading audio and performing new searches, as the database is continuously updated and too large to store entirely on your device.

### What kind of words can I find pronunciations for?

You can find pronunciations for a wide range of words and phrases, including general vocabulary, medical terms, legal jargon, scientific terminology, industry-specific language, current affairs, and names. It is particularly useful for pronouncing heteronyms, which are words spelled the same but pronounced differently based on context.

### Is an internet connection required to use the app?

Yes, an internet connection is required to download the audio for words and to perform new searches. The Howjsay database is extensive and continuously updated, making it too large to download and store entirely on your device. This ensures you always have access to the most current pronunciations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.5 — 2023-07-03

Fixed a bug which incorrectly reported no internet connection on some mobile networks

### 11.4 — 2022-12-29

Bugfixes and performance improvements

### 11.3 — 2021-06-13

Updates to word list. Added option to hide recently searched words on the search screen. Bug fixes.

### 11.2 — 2020-10-18

Improved functionality of clipboard lookup. Bugfixes.

### 11.1 — 2020-10-10

Fixed an issue in previous release with dynamic font sizes and increased contrast.
Howjsay has been completely redesigned and redeveloped from the ground up with some great new features including Dark Mode, Favourites and iCloud backup.

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