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technology1 month ago•16 min saved

Google Translate adds AI pronunciation coach on Android

Google Translate is celebrating its 20th anniversary by rolling out an AI-powered pronunciation-practice feature on Android for English, Spanish, and Hindi in the US and India. The feature lets users choose “pronounce” to get real-time feedback on their speech and a phonetic guide, or “listen” to native pronunciations. It highlights pronunciation mistakes (like how to pronounce “jugo” in Spanish) and provides guidance. Google notes that about a third of mobile Translate users practice speaking and listening, and Translate now supports over 250 languages with more than 1 billion monthly users translating over 1 trillion words each month.

via Engadget|

#ai #google #languages

tech1 month ago•47 min saved

Google Translate Gets AI Pronunciation Coach for Android

Google has added an AI-powered pronunciation practice tool to Translate that analyzes your speech and provides instant feedback to help you improve enunciation before conversations. The feature is rolling out for Android in the US and India, starting today, in English, Spanish, and Hindi, with no announced plan for iOS or broader regional availability. This launch ties to Google Translate’s 20th anniversary and comes as Translate, along with Search, Lens, and Circle to Search, handles over a billion monthly users and about a trillion words translated each month.

via The Verge|

#ai #google #google-translate

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. asks media to restart pronunciation of his surname

Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. revealed at his introductory press conference that many have been mispronouncing his last name; he says it should be pronounced like De’Von Achane, and he's open to hearing it that way again after years of saying it as Etienne, noting local New Orleans media may embrace the switch while nationwide adoption could be harder.

via Awful Announcing|

#bijan-robinson #new-orleans-saints #nfl

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Etienne seeks to reclaim his original surname pronunciation with the Saints

Travis Etienne, now with the New Orleans Saints, says the correct way to say his last name is like De’Von Achane’s, and that the Clemson-era ‘ET-N’ shorthand took hold because announcers found it easier; he wants to return to the pronunciation he grew up with.

via NBC Sports|

#jaguars #nfl #pronunciation

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Etienne Sets the Record Straight on His Last Name Pronunciation, Embracing 'Ay-Chan'

Saints running back Travis Etienne clarified the correct pronunciation of his last name at his introductory press conference in New Orleans, saying it’s Ee-Tee-En, though he’s open to being called Ay-Chan—the easier form tied to his Louisiana Creole roots—as he begins a four-year, $52 million deal with the Saints.

via New York Post|

#creole-roots #new-orleans-saints #nfl-free-agency-2026

entertainment8 months ago•2 min saved

Denzel Washington Reveals We've Been Mispronouncing His Name for Decades

Denzel Washington revealed on Jimmy Kimmel that his name is pronounced 'Den-Zuhl,' a pronunciation his mother adopted to differentiate him from his father, and shared insights about his latest film 'Highest 2 Lowest' and his past in music and acting.

via The Root|

#denzel-washington #entertainment #highest-2-lowest

entertainment9 months ago•1 min saved

The Pokémon Company Clarifies the Correct Pronunciation of Rayquaza

The Pokemon Company officially confirmed that Rayquaza is correctly pronounced as 'ray-KWAY-zuh,' correcting common mispronunciations like 'Ray-KWAH-zuh,' during the 2025 Pokemon World Championships.

via Nintendo Everything|

#2025-pokemon-world-championships #entertainment #pokemon

entertainment9 months ago•1 min saved

Pokémon Company Clarifies Correct Pronunciation of Rayquaza and Other Legendary Names

The Pokémon Company officially confirmed the pronunciation of Rayquaza as 'Ray-KWAY-zuh' at the recent World Championships, settling a long-standing debate among fans about whether it should be pronounced 'Ray-KWAY-zuh' or 'Ray-KWAH-zuh'.

via Nintendo Life|

#entertainment #pokemon #pronunciation

language1 year ago•1 min saved

Top Mispronounced Words of 2024: From Kamala to Semaglutide

Language learning platform Babbel has released a list of the most mispronounced words of 2024 in the US and UK, including names like US Vice President Kamala Harris and Irish actor Barry Keoghan, as well as terms like "Shein" and "semaglutide." The list aims to help people correctly pronounce these commonly mispronounced words, which also include "espresso" and Swedish terms like "Snus" and "flygskam."

via CNN|

#babbel #language #mispronunciation

entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

Daniel Craig Corrects Stephen Colbert on Mispronunciation of His Name

Daniel Craig clarified the correct pronunciation of his last name during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. While many Americans pronounce it as "Cregg," Craig emphasized that the correct pronunciation is "Crayg," a subtle difference that Colbert acknowledged after a brief phonics lesson from the actor.

via BuzzFeed|

#daniel-craig #entertainment #james-bond

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

The Unlikely Success of Balatro: A Solo Developer's Perspective

The pronunciation of the name "Balatro," the developer LocalThunk's popular roguelite poker game, has been a topic of uncertainty. While the Latin pronunciation is (/ˈbɑːlɑːtroʊ/ BAH-lah-troh), the developer has expressed that any pronunciation that makes people happy is acceptable. Additionally, a representative from the game's publisher, PlayStack, mentioned that as long as the pronunciation is said with confidence, it is considered correct.

via Polygon|

#balatro #gaming #latin

business2 years ago•1 min saved

"Unveiling Temu: Super Bowl 2024 Commercials Recap and Company Insights"

Ultra-discount retailer Temu made a splash with three $7 million Super Bowl ad spots, revealing that the correct pronunciation of its name is "teh-moo," despite previously being pronounced "tee-moo." The change in pronunciation has sparked social media buzz and increased search interest, potentially making the hefty ad investment worthwhile for Temu's parent company, PDD Holdings, as it aims to challenge Amazon's dominance in the US e-commerce market.

via Business Insider|

#business #e-commerce #marketing

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Correcting the Mispronunciation of Travis Kelce's Name"

NFL player Travis Kelce's last name is actually pronounced "Kels" instead of "Kel-see," as revealed by his teammate Chris Jones during a game. This revelation was also discussed on Travis's podcast, where his father admitted to adopting the mispronunciation out of convenience. Social media users reacted humorously, with many expressing that the "Kel-see" pronunciation is likely here to stay after years of mispronunciation.

via BuzzFeed News|

#kansas-city-chiefs #nfl #pronunciation

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"Travis Kelce Sets the Record Straight on His Name Pronunciation"

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's teammate, Chris Jones, revealed that the correct pronunciation of Kelce's last name is actually "Kels," not "Kel-see." This revelation comes after Travis and his brother, Jason Kelce, previously discussed the mispronunciation on their podcast. Meanwhile, Jason Kelce, a celebrated NFL player, addressed speculation about his retirement, stating that he has not made a definitive decision and will announce it in a way that pays respect to those who have been meaningful in his career. In contrast, Travis Kelce expressed his love for the game and stated that he has no plans to retire anytime soon.

via Entertainment Tonight|

#kansas-city-chiefs #nfl #pronunciation

entertainment2 years ago•5 min saved

"Correcting the Mispronunciation of Travis Kelce's Name"

NFL player Chris Jones revealed that Travis Kelce's last name is actually pronounced "Kels" and not "Kel-see," a fact corroborated by Travis' brother and father. The article also includes a list of other celebrities whose names are commonly mispronounced, along with the correct pronunciations.

via E! NEWS|

#celebrities #entertainment #mispronunciation