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Even in the U.S. where English is usually spoken, there is a vast difference between how we pronounce things down here in the South compared to the up North pronunciation.
But not when using an "app for that" the app will say the (English) word in standard "midwest" neutral.
Spanish is not like English, in that regard. The dialects have much to do with vocabulary, phrases, borrowed words, context, even the pace of conversation - but the pronunciation of written words hardly varies. As others noted, Spanish pronunciation rules (when reading aloud) are quite simple (unlike English, where the rules have more exceptions than not). Rrrrrolling letters are difficult for non-natives, that's about it.
I already know Spanish. I am not a beginner but I am trying to be fluent. Not all words are pronounced how they are typed. Some letters are pronounced differently depending on the words which makes a big difference. That's probably why Google is saying a lot of words incorrectly. An accurate translator would fix this. That's what I am looking for. A translator that will pronounce both in English and Spanish without changing the words I typed like the Microsoft translator I just tried did.
Well, in this thread when I highlight Spanish example you and the other person - the SouthWest88 kindly has used - the iOS offers me a translation where both words/text are pronounced as audio without any app.
See if you are happy with the pronunciation in iOS.
On another note you seem a bit abrasive with people who are trying to help you. You may need to work on that too.
You know, appreciate the help and show some gratitude for the attempt of people to help you even when it isn’t perfect results for YOU.
Even in the U.S. where English is usually spoken, there is a vast difference between how we pronounce things down here in the South compared to the up North pronunciation.
But not when using an "app for that" the app will say the (English) word in standard "midwest" neutral.
Spanish is not like English, in that regard. The dialects have much to do with vocabulary, phrases, borrowed words, context, even the pace of conversation - but the pronunciation of written words hardly varies. As others noted, Spanish pronunciation rules (when reading aloud) are quite simple (unlike English, where the rules have more exceptions than not). Rrrrrolling letters are difficult for non-natives, that's about it.
Once you learn the Castilian soft C and Z versus Latin-American pronunciation, and you get accustomed to the Argentinian way to pronounce ll and y, you're kinda set.
Of course, like in any language there are several consonants that have soft and hard forms, like the C in cebolla is soft and the C in casa is hard.
All that takes a week or so to learn. Then you just pronounce things the way they're spelled, according to the few simple rules. Other than a vanishingly small number of recent loan-words, you're all set. No need for computer doohickeys; use that powerful computer between the ears.
I already know Spanish. I am not a beginner but I am trying to be fluent. Not all words are pronounced how they are typed. Some letters are pronounced differently depending on the words which makes a big difference. That's probably why Google is saying a lot of words incorrectly. An accurate translator would fix this. That's what I am looking for. A translator that will pronounce both in English and Spanish without changing the words I typed like the Microsoft translator I just tried did.
Show us some examples. I am not aware of any, except - as I noted - very recent loan words from other languages.
That talking Chihuahua in commercials back in the day thought me Spanish really well but all I can say with a decent Spanish accent is "Yo Quiero Taco Bell".
When typing some Spanish words such as "año," pay particular attention to the tilde above the "n"
For example, wishing somebody a" happy near year" in Spanish, make sure that you don't forget the "tilde." If you forget the tilde, like this: "Feliz ano nuevo," all you are telling the person is this: "Happy new anus!"
Spanish/English: Ano = anus. Año = year.
And yes, if it's not offensive to the other person, at least you can make him or her laugh some.
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