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Meet the Voices Behind Laurel (or Yanny) and the 192,000 Other Vocabulary.com Pronunciations
They are not computer generated - in fact, the ensemble cast may surprise you.
Whether you heard "yanny" or "laurel," you probably haven't heard much about the voices behind the word pronunciations on Vocabulary.com. Many people online have been wondering if the voice saying laurel (sorry, it is laurel) is a real person, or if it is computer generated. Well, we're here to tell you that they are 100% real people. In fact, they are all trained opera and theater singers.
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Tips & Tricks
Take A "Novel" Approach to Summer Reading
How to Boost Comprehension and Accountability with Vocabulary Lists
We've got you covered when it comes to summer reading. Peruse these 70 selected books that we've paired with curated vocabulary lists — including titles for middle grade through high school readers, from classics to popular YA and graphic novels.
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Announcements
"Tenacious" Is the Word of the Day at Etiwanda High School
2017 - 18 Vocabulary Bowl Champs Honored with Multiple Awards
2017 - 2018 Vocabulary Bowl culminates in "a celebration that was as much about learning as it was about winning."
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Join us for this week's flash Vocab Jam! You'll team up with the folks here at Vocabulary.com and other players from all over the map for ten minutes of fast, fun wordplay.
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Whether your plans include spring cleaning, yard sale picking, or both — here's some terminology related to people's (and rodents') urge to collect.
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Join us for this week's flash Vocab Jam! You'll team up with the folks here at Vocabulary.com and other players from all over the map for ten minutes of fast, fun wordplay.
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Announcements
Defending Champs Prevail, Rookie Wins Rivalry, Division Dominators Get It Done
Official '17 - '18 Vocabulary Bowl Results, Final Season Roundup Video
The official Vocabulary Bowl results are in. Did the students of North America beat last year's staggering statistics? Watch the final season roundup video for a recap of the final numbers, the Middle and High School Top Ten standings, the Division II and III champs, and — of course — the new Vocabulary Bowl Champion.
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