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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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