Overview

Rating:
4.50
(48)
Version:
3.0.3
Last updated: 2026-09-04
Ranking
#179,577 ▼ 200
Overall

Features & Capabilities

You no longer need to guess the pronunciation of the words in Shakespeare! This audio app by Shane Ann Younts and Louis Scheeder has over 5000 recorded words.

Shakespeare Pronunciation is a complete AUDIO pronunciation dictionary for all the words in Shakespeare's plays, including Latin words and phrases. In this easy to use app, each word is respelled and has a pronunciation guide which is simple to follow. The app also has sections on how the verse structure influences pronunciation, and suggestions for the accents and dialects that are used in the plays. This will prove to be an essential tool for actors, directors, teachers, students, and anyone who reads aloud the works of William Shakespeare. Extensive research by authors Louis Scheeder and Shane Ann Younts, Arts Professors at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, have produced an invaluable resource for education and performance.

The app provides the pronunciation of more than 5,000 carefully recorded words including every character name, geographic location, mythological reference and any unfamiliar word. Words can be found using the advanced search function and word history feature or by scrolling alphabetically. Act, scene, and individual line numbers from the Complete Pelican Edition are used. This is a must-have for anyone who studies, performs, and enjoys Shakespeare.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Shane Ann Younts
Rating:
4.50
(48)
Version:
3.0.3 Last updated: 2026-09-04
Version code:
888590933
Creation date:
2016-02-01
Compatible devices:
Size:
32.94MB
Price:
5.99
URLs:
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Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-09-24
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Shane Ann Younts
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shakespeare-pronunciation/id953424895
Website:
https://www.audioshakespearepronunciationapp.com/

User Reviews

Users repeatedly praise the app as easy to use, comprehensive, and indispensable for Shakespeare pronunciation, especially for actors and students seeking confident delivery and quick reference on the go. The standout features cited include a broad word catalog and clear pronunciation guidance. However, multiple reviews report recurring audio issues (audio won’t play or shows 'Please wait'), questions about value for money, and gaps in coverage (not all plays/words are included). Some bugs persist over years, though others find useful workarounds.
Pros
  • Very user-friendly and easy to use.
  • Extremely comprehensive resource for Shakespeare pronunciation with broad word coverage.
  • An essential tool for actors and students; improves confidence in pronunciation and audition prep.
  • Portable, on-your-phone reference that eliminates carrying heavy reference books.
  • High-quality content and pronunciation guidance that you can't easily find elsewhere.
Cons
  • Audio pronunciation often fails to play or shows a 'Please wait' message on multiple devices; reliability is a major issue.
  • Perceived value for money is questionable; several users feel it's not worth the price.
  • Incomplete coverage; not all plays or words are included as promised.
  • Persistent bugs and long-standing reliability problems reported by users (some issues lasting years).
Recent reviews
It leveled up my work with Shakespeare being able to reach for this and know these tricky pronunciations.
by Fi*****, 2026-09-04

Any time I get a piece of text I immediately use this app. So accurate and helpful!!!
by An*****, 2026-09-04
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