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Do you know about forvo.com I've just found a very interesting site. http://www.forvo.com You can request the pronunciation of any word in almost any language. I find it extremely useful. Yes, there are plenty of free online dictionaries with high quality audio out there, but most of them don't contain the pronunciation of proper names, place names... and many other things... What do you think of it?

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Yes, I know. I usually go there to search some pronunciations that I couldn't find from the dictionary. Besides, it's quite interesting to know the sounds of people from different places. :)
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As for Korean, I think it's easier to learn how to read hangeul than the romanisation=) As for Japanese and Chinese, I agree. But I think it's difficult to provide it, since all the pronunciations are recorded by users. And it would be very difficult to add romanisation to each entry, unless it can be done automatically.
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Yes, of course. And another point I forgot to bring up is why not write how to pronounce the word, you know just like in dictionaries? Also it would maybe help if say you were trying to figure out how to pronounce something in say, Korean? Maybe they could put the word in romaji for people who can't read their alphabet yet. But, I know for me, it's sometimes easier if I'm trying to learning a word in a different language, for there to be the romaji (Even though I already know the alphabet.) written because I personally take mental photos to remember. But I'm not saying that it's at all bad, the website is wonderful.... Sorry for typing so much! >w<
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Well, I see your point. I agree, It would be even better. But it seems they are more focused on the pronunciation itself. So most likely they aren't going to add the definitions any time soon..
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Interesting, thank you

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