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Shakespeare Pronunciation

Shakespeare Pronunciation

by Shane Ann Younts

48 ratings
66 reviews
📚 Education
🔍 Reference
$5.99

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Released
February 1, 2016
Updated
September 4, 2026

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Shane Ann Younts
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This app offers an audio pronunciation dictionary for all words in Shakespeare's plays, including Latin phrases. It provides respelled words with simple pronunciation guides, and explores how verse structure and dialects influence speech. It's an invaluable resource for actors, directors, teachers, students, and readers of Shakespeare.

✓Audio pronunciation dictionary
✓Pronunciation guide for over 5,000 words
✓Includes Latin words and phrases
✓Verse structure and pronunciation analysis
✓Accent and dialect suggestions
✓Advanced search and word history
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What users say about Shakespeare Pronunciation

Reviews of Shakespeare Pronunciation are mostly positive: the Education app is rated 4.5/5 from 48 App Store ratings. What users like most: incredibly helpful for actors, essential for Shakespearean text. Top complaints: audio not working for some, crashes on opening. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Incredibly helpful for actors
  • 👍Essential for Shakespearean text
  • 👍Accurate and reliable pronunciation
  • 👍Easy to use interface
  • 👍Valuable for learning scansion
  • 👍Great for American pronunciation
  • 👍Makes Shakespeare accessible
  • 👍Life saver for many users
  • 👍Comprehensive word coverage
  • 👍Useful for auditions and class
  • 👍Makes text fun and engaging
  • 👍Convenient pocket resource

Negative things

  • 🐛Audio not working for some
  • 🐛Crashes on opening
  • 🐛Missing specific words/texts
  • 🐛Not in British English
  • 🐛Pronunciations are standard English, not archaic
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What's New in Shakespeare Pronunciation

3.0.3

September 4, 2026

Updated description and promotional text.

User reviews

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Phenomenal resource

It leveled up my work with Shakespeare being able to reach for this and know these tricky pronunciations.
FAFitz the actor

Couldn’t live without it!

Any time I get a piece of text I immediately use this app. So accurate and helpful!!!
AAngelicaaa_T

amazing actor tool

comprehensive pronunciation guide — and super easy to use. a necessity for every Shakespeare show!
Ggraceactor

Royal Shakespeare Company member- this is a must!

I can’t tell you how many times this has saved my life! A must for all actors.
RRsc_oliver_123

GREAT HELP

I’m worked on a Richard II monologue and this app helped tremendously. I got into grad school!!!
JJamesAoo
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Audio playback issues

Bug

App crashes on launch

Bug

Missing specific words from texts

Bug

Audio not working on specific iPhone models (XS, 8)

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Requested Features

2 requests

IPA transcription inclusion

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Support for British English pronunciation

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FAQ

What does the Shakespeare Pronunciation app do?

This app provides a comprehensive audio pronunciation dictionary for all words found in Shakespeare's plays. It includes pronunciations for over 5,000 words, character names, locations, and mythological references, along with Latin words and phrases. The app also offers guidance on how verse structure affects pronunciation and suggests relevant accents and dialects.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include an extensive audio pronunciation dictionary, a simple pronunciation guide for each word, and the inclusion of Latin words and phrases. It also analyzes how verse structure influences pronunciation and provides suggestions for accents and dialects used in the plays. An advanced search function and word history are also available.

How much does the Shakespeare Pronunciation app cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is an essential tool for actors, directors, teachers, students, and anyone who reads aloud or enjoys the works of William Shakespeare. It is particularly useful for those who need to understand and accurately pronounce the language used in his plays.

Can I find specific words or phrases within the app?

Yes, the app features an advanced search function that allows you to find specific words and phrases. It also includes a word history feature and the option to scroll alphabetically through the dictionary. Line numbers from the Complete Pelican Edition are used for reference.