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# 3.1.6 Pronunciation
- Level: AAA
- Guideline: 3.1 Readable
- Principle: 3 Understandable
## What it is
A mechanism is available for identifying specific pronunciation of words where meaning of the words, in context, is ambiguous without knowing the pronunciation.
## How to test
- Check: A mechanism is available for identifying specific pronunciation of words where meaning of the words, in context, is ambiguous without knowing the pronunciation.
- Use the sufficient techniques below as acceptable methods when applicable.
## Sufficient techniques (W3C)
- G120: Providing the pronunciation immediately following the word
- G121: Linking to pronunciations
- G62: Providing a glossary
- G163: Using standard diacritical marks that can be turned off
- H62: Using the ruby element
## Resources
- WCAG 2.2 SC: https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/#pronunciation
- Understanding: https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/pronunciation.html
- Quick reference: https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/?versions=2.2#pronunciation
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