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Best Pronunciation Dictionary Apps

238+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated July 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good pronunciation dictionary apps. We benchmark 238+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Pronunciation Dictionary Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Dictionary.com: English WordsDictionary.com: English WordsFree4.8★ (328K)YesNoJul 2026
2Oxford Dictionary & ThesaurusOxford Dictionary & ThesaurusFree4.6★ (28K)YesYesJul 2026
3Howjsay PronunciationHowjsay PronunciationFree4.9★ (1.9K)NoYesJul 2026
4(How to) Pronounce(How to) PronounceFree4.8★ (28K)YesYesJul 2026
5Dictionary Offline - Dict BoxDictionary Offline - Dict BoxFree4.6★ (11K)YesYesJul 2026
6Pronuncian - English PronouncePronuncian - English PronounceFree4.7★ (4.4K)NoNoJul 2026
7Say It: English PronunciationSay It: English PronunciationFree4.1★ (249)NoYesJul 2026
8Look Up: Pronunciation Checker & DictionaryLook Up: Pronunciation Checker & DictionaryFree4.9★ (563)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Pronunciation Dictionary

Dictionary.com: English Words#1

Dictionary.com: English Words by Curiosity Media

Dictionary, Thesaurus, Vocab
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.8😐(328K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access over 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms for English words. Enhance your vocabulary with daily new words, example sentences, and audio pronunciations. This app provides grammar tips and editorial content to deepen your understanding of the English language.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Robust dictionary and thesaurus
  • 🤓 Helpful resources like blogs and articles
  • 💡 Useful word games and puzzles
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent search results and missing definitions
  • 💸 Aggressive ads even after paid upgrades
  • 🤯 Frequent crashes and performance issues
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus#2

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus by MobiSystems, Inc.

Thesaurus & Offline Vocabulary
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.6😐(28K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#82in Reference
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Access a vast collection of dictionaries and thesauruses with definitions, pronunciations, and etymology. Features include offline access, advanced search options, and personalized word lists. Ideal for students, professionals, and word enthusiasts.

What We Love

  • 👍 Reliable and simple to use
  • 👍 Comprehensive and best for all English, especially rare and aged language
  • 👍 Very useful for learning new words
  • 👍 Excellent reference app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy, way too many ads
  • 🔒 Annoying popup ads makes it unusable
  • 🔒 Ads stuck in, despite payment
Howjsay Pronunciation#3

Howjsay Pronunciation by Ever10 Ltd

Audio Dictionary
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.9😊(1.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides accurate audio pronunciations for over 180,000 words and phrases, using professionally recorded human voices. It covers a wide range of vocabulary, including specialized terms and heteronyms, ensuring you can pronounce any word correctly. Access your pronunciation history and save favorites for quick reference.

What We Love

  • 👍 Clear and accurate pronunciations
  • 🚀 Extensive word database
  • 💡 Differentiates between British and American pronunciations
  • 👍 Helpful for learning medical/scientific terminology

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Paywall for many words
  • 💰 Yearly subscription model
  • 🐛 Occasional technical issues (crashes, login problems)

More Pronunciation Dictionary apps to explore

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(How to) Pronounce
(How to) Pronounce
(How to) Pronounce
Learn pronunciation of words
Free

Master pronunciation in multiple languages with this app. Learn correct intonation, adjust speech speed, and compare your pronunciation to native speakers. Essential for language learners and professionals.

Multi-language supportLearn common mispronunciationsPractice phrase intonation
📚 Education
(28K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Dictionary Offline - Dict Box
Dictionary Offline - Dict Box
Dictionary Offline - Dict Box
Dictionary for All Languages
Free

This app provides an offline dictionary and translator for over 50 languages. It offers smart word suggestions, text translation in other apps, offline pronunciation, and a picture dictionary. An optional premium upgrade unlocks advanced features and an ad-free experience.

Offline dictionary & translator50+ languages supportedSmart word suggestions
🔍 Reference
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Pronuncian - English Pronounce
Pronuncian - English Pronounce
Pronuncian - English Pronounce
Improve Pronunciation Skills
Free

Master American English pronunciation with this app. Learn the 43 sounds, practice with listen-and-repeat exercises, and improve your speaking skills for exams and daily communication. Works offline and is suitable for learners of all levels.

Learn 43 American English soundsListen-and-repeat practiceOffline functionality
📚 Education
(4.4K)
free
7
Say It: English Pronunciation
Say It: English Pronunciation
Say It: English Pronunciation
Speak, listen, learn, improve
Free

This app helps you improve English pronunciation by making it visual and interactive. Analyze soundwaves, compare your recordings to native speakers, and receive pronunciation tips. It's designed for learners of all levels to boost speaking confidence.

Visual soundwave analysisInteractive pronunciation guideRecord and compare voice
📚 Education
(249)
free with in-app purchases
8
Look Up: Pronunciation Checker & Dictionary
Look Up: Pronunciation Checker & Dictionary
Look Up: Pronunciation Checker & Dictionary
by Picup Inc.
Free

This app allows you to check the pronunciation of words, sentences, or paragraphs in various languages. It also provides definitions for unfamiliar words and keeps a history of words you've looked up.

Pronunciation checking for words and sentencesSupport for multiple languages and voicesWord definition lookup
📚 Education
(563)
free with in-app purchases
9
Advanced Dictionary&Thesaurus
Advanced Dictionary&Thesaurus
Advanced Dictionary&Thesaurus
English dictionary with Audio
Free

This comprehensive English dictionary and thesaurus offers precise definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and related words. It features intelligent search tools, offline audio, and customizable themes to enhance your language learning experience.

140,000+ definitionsSynonyms, antonyms, and related wordsOffline audio pronunciation
🔍 Reference
(4.3K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
by Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Free

Access America's most respected dictionary, updated with new words and meanings. This app offers offline access, voice search, daily vocabulary challenges, and a thesaurus. It's designed for English language reference, education, and vocabulary enhancement.

Offline dictionary accessVoice search for wordsDaily Word of the Day
🔍 Reference
(320K)
free with in-app purchases
11
inogolo: Name Pronunciation
inogolo: Name Pronunciation
inogolo: Name Pronunciation
Pronounce people & places
Free

Learn the correct English pronunciation for people, places, and things. Access thousands of audio pronunciations and browse categorized guides. Search for specific names or save them to a favorites list for quick reference.

English pronunciation lookupThousands of audio clipsBrowse pronunciation guides
📚 Education
(265)
free with in-app purchases
12
Advanced English Dictionary.
Advanced English Dictionary.
Advanced English Dictionary.
English Dictionary & Thesaurus
$2.99

This comprehensive English dictionary and thesaurus offers offline access to millions of words, definitions, pronunciations, and etymologies. Explore word connections, sample sentences, and discover new vocabulary with advanced search and unique features.

Extensive word database (4.9 million words)High-quality audio pronunciations (US, UK, AU)Advanced search technology
🔍 Reference
(238)
paid
13
Merriam-Webster Dictionary+
Merriam-Webster Dictionary+
Merriam-Webster Dictionary+
Premium Ad-free Dictionary
$9.99

Access America's leading dictionary with over 15,000 extra entries for people and places. Enjoy offline access, voice search, and daily vocabulary builders. This app offers expert word guidance with a thesaurus and example sentences.

Ad-free experience15,000+ premium entriesOffline dictionary access
🔍 Reference
(22K)
freemium
14
Drawgram - Kids Art Space App
Drawgram - Kids Art Space App
Drawgram - Kids Art Space App
Drawing books for toddlers 2-5
Free

This app provides a digital canvas for young children to explore their creativity. It offers a variety of colors and themed drawing books, with simple tools designed for toddlers. The experience is ad-free and supports stylus input.

6 color palettes with 84 colors7 topic packs with 42 booksSimple and easy tools for kids
📚 Education
(126)
free with in-app purchases
15
Vietnamese Dictionary PEnglish
Vietnamese Dictionary PEnglish
Vietnamese Dictionary PEnglish
English Vietnamese Dictionary
Free

This comprehensive app offers an offline English-Vietnamese dictionary with extensive word explanations and sentence translation. It also provides tools for vocabulary learning, exam preparation, and practicing all four language skills through games, videos, and grammar lessons.

Offline English-Vietnamese dictionaryVocabulary learning with gamesExam preparation and mock tests
📚 Education
(18K)
free with in-app purchases
16
WordWeb Dictionary
WordWeb Dictionary
WordWeb Dictionary
Offline ad-free dictionary
Free

This app provides a comprehensive offline English dictionary and thesaurus with fast searching, spelling suggestions, definitions, and usage examples. It offers extensive word data and advanced search filters without requiring an internet connection.

Offline dictionary and thesaurusFast searchingSpelling suggestions
🔍 Reference
(85)
free
17
SpanishDictionary.com Learning
SpanishDictionary.com Learning
SpanishDictionary.com Learning
Translator, Conjugation & More
Free

Master Spanish with this comprehensive app. It offers translation, verb conjugation, interactive lessons, pronunciation videos, and vocabulary practice. Learn online or offline with millions of trusted users.

Spanish-English DictionarySpanish-English TranslatorSpanish Verb Conjugations
📚 Education
(197K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Speakometer-Accent Training AI
Speakometer-Accent Training AI
Speakometer-Accent Training AI
English Pronunciation Coach
Free

This app uses advanced AI to provide personalized feedback on your English pronunciation and accent. Practice speaking in British or American accents, learn correct sounds, and track your progress to speak English more fluently and confidently.

AI-powered pronunciation feedbackBritish and American accent practiceProgress tracking and detailed feedback
📚 Education
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Bangla Dictionary
Bangla Dictionary
Bangla Dictionary
Offline Bengali Translator
Free

This offline dictionary provides extensive English to Bengali and Bengali to English translations. It includes pronunciation for English words, a user-friendly interface, and features like flashcards and word marking to aid learning. Ideal for students, writers, and scholars.

Offline dictionaryEnglish to Bangla translationBangla to English translation
📚 Education
(4.7K)
free with in-app purchases
20
ELSA Speak - English Learning
ELSA Speak - English Learning
ELSA Speak - English Learning
Practice Conversations with AI
Free

This AI-powered English tutor helps you practice conversations, improve pronunciation, and build vocabulary for real-life scenarios like job interviews and presentations. It offers personalized learning paths and instant feedback to boost your speaking confidence.

AI-powered English tutorConversation practicePronunciation training
📚 Education
(111K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Pronunciation Dictionary

What are the best pronunciation dictionary apps for iPhone?
Dictionary.com: English Words tops our pronunciation dictionary apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 328K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top pronunciation dictionary apps we rank are free to download, including Dictionary.com: English Words and Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus.
Dictionary.com: English Words shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 238+ pronunciation dictionary apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app serves as a comprehensive English dictionary and thesaurus, offering over 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms. It aims to help users improve their English vocabulary, understanding, and writing skills through various features.
Key features include access to millions of definitions and synonyms, a 'Word of the Day' to expand vocabulary, example sentences to show word usage, audio pronunciations, grammar tips, and a search history to track learned words.