# WCAG 2.2 – 3.1.6 Pronunciation

- Level: AAA
- Principle: 3 Understandable
- Guideline: 3.1 Readable
- Introduced in: WCAG 2.0

## What the rule requires

Where the meaning of a word depends on its pronunciation, the pronunciation is given.

## How to get it right

Add the pronunciation in brackets or as audio for ambiguous words, for example “lead” (the metal).

## Who benefits

- Blind people
- People with cognitive disabilities

## Sources

- [This rule on wcag.dehl.net](https://wcag.dehl.net/en/wcag/3-1-6/)
- [Official W3C explanation](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/pronunciation)
- [Techniques (WCAG Quick Reference)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/#pronunciation)

_Plain-language explanation. Only the original W3C text is normative._