Thesaurus Symbol Key
* generally or often considered vulgar
|| usage restricted; consult a dictionary for more information |
For further explanation of these symbols see the Thesaurus Symbol Guide.
Dictionary Pronunciation Key
- \&\ as a and u in abut
- \[^&]\ as e in kitten
- \&r\ as ur and er in further
- \a\ as a in ash
- \A\ as a in ace
- \�\ as o in mop
- \au\ as ou in out
- \ch\ as ch in chin
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- \e\ as e in bet
- \E\ as ea in easy
- \g\ as g in go
- \i\ as i in hit
- \I\ as i in ice
- \j\ as j in job
- \[ng]\ as ng in sing
- \O\ as o in go
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- \o\ as aw in law
- \oi\ as oy in boy
- \th\ as th in thin
- \[th_]\ as th in the
- \�\ as oo in loot
- \u\ as oo in foot
- \y\ as y in yet
- \zh\ as si in vision
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For explanations of other pronunciation symbols see Guide To
Pronunciation.
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