English pronouncing dictionary

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A major guide to English pronunciation, this dictionary features over 18,000 new entries and comprehensive coverage of North American pronunciation. It presents a clear layout and includes stress patterns for thousands of compounds and idioms. The content reflects contemporary interests and needs, encompassing a wide range of topics: notable figures from history to current events, thousands of place names from the UK and the US, as well as significant towns and cities worldwide. It also covers areas in science and technology, including computing, medicine, and communications, along with literature, featuring authors, place names, and characters from major literary works. Additionally, it offers encyclopedic entries on religions, philosophies, and historic events. All pronunciations are provided using the International Phonetic Alphabet.