An American accent pronunciation tool built for actors.
For the non-U.S. actor who…
- Has a self-tape audition or a scene to prepare for acting class and needs to check their American pronunciation
- Booked a role and want to know if you're pronouncing your dialogue correctly
- Got a self-tape audition and needs to run lines or needs 'a reader'
- Is learning the American accent and needs help with their American pronunciation
You've got the audition.
Your accent isn't there yet…
Imagine you get an audition and you don't have time to work with a dialect coach. You need to check your American pronunciation fast.
Your script has a character name, location or word that isn't in the dictionary, and you need to know: "Am I pronouncing it correctly?"
You need your dialogue recorded so you can listen and repeat as you practice speaking your line in a standard American accent.
You need to run lines and practice, and need a resource to help be your reader when you don't have anyone available to help you.
What are you going to do when you get the audition, the
self-tape is due and you're not sure if you're pronouncing all the words correctly?
Ways to use 
Pronounce This Word
Type any word, name or location and hear how it's pronounced, see it spelled phonetically, and hear American speakers on YouTube say the word.
- Instant IPA transcription for any word, name, or place
- Hear it spoken in an American accent
- Watch real people say it, in their own voices
Pronounce This Scene
Got an audition or working on a role? Upload your scene, choose your character, and hear it spoken in the accent, word by word.
- See each word transcribed in American IPA
- Practice with sound lists pulled straight from your scene
- Download the audio of your character's dialogue for additional practice
- Download the other character's lines to run lines or, use it as your reader while you film your self-tape
Want to have a look inside of Pronounce This?
Get a sneak preview here.
"…this is actually incredible! What a game changer!"
"You're such a genius for coming up with this Katherine. Fantastic, I love it."
"I love being able to upload a scene I'm working on and download the reader's audio to help with line runs before I do my self tape."
"This is a super helpful app to have for so many reasons! I love the option to look at specific words or entire scenes as well as getting a video to show how it sounds from a real person! Thanks Katherine for this awesome accent tool!"
"This is amazing!! It's unlike anything else I've come across before and I think will be extremely useful for future US auditions."
Got a question?
Get your questions answered about Pronounce This.
I've already tried an accent app. What's different about Pronounce This?
Other accent apps are primarily built for ESL learners. Pronounce This is designed specifically for non-U.S. actors. It's not just learning how to pronounce words correctly but applying the accent to your scene. You get a reference for how your dialogue sounds in an American accent and the other character's lines ready to download. Use the recording to run lines and practice or let it be the reader for you when you film your audition.
Do I still need a dialect coach?
Working with a dialect coach on your scene is great for immediate feedback. Pronounce This is the perfect tool when you don't have the time or the budget to work with a dialect coach on every audition. It's an excellent resource to make sure your pronunciation is correct before you film your next scene.
How does the reader's line work?
Upload your scene, choose your character, then choose a male or female voice for the reader. Download the reader's lines. You'll hear pauses when your character is speaking as it's timed to the scene.
How fast can I actually prep the accent before a self-tape audition?
Paste your scene in and the breakdown is immediate. IPA transcription, sound lists and downloadable audio for both your lines and your reader's. It's that fast.
What happens after the free trial?
Your free trial is a guided tour: check one word, then work our sample audition scene — pick a character, hear the lines, explore the pronunciation. After that you'll have the option to join on our monthly or annual plan and start using Pronounce This with your own scripts.
Get ready for your next role.
It's time to prepare for your next American accent audition with