Blue Canoe Pronunciation Dictionary

Learn how to say any English word and be instantly understood, using the award-winning Color Vowel®️ System.
What is Blue Canoe Pronunciation Dictionary?
"Blue Canoe Pronunciation Dictionary" is a Chrome extension designed to improve English pronunciation. By using the Color Vowel®️ System, it provides stress and vowel sound information for any selected word. It supports enhanced learning with visual and musical aids, enabling users to not only understand words but to confidently use them in conversation. It also provides access to the Blue Canoe mobile app for more extensive lessons and practice.

Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 5.00 (20)
Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-03-30)
Creation date: 2020-08-27
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • unlimitedStorage
  • contextMenus
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://www.bluecanoelearning.com/
Size: 996.35K

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Extension summary

Double-click and then right-click on any word to see its stress and vowel.

Simply select a word and get a pop-up that teaches you the two most important things about saying that word: where to put the stress, and what vowel sound (color) you should use. This dictionary is built on the award-winning Color Vowel® System, used by more than 10,000+ ESL teachers around the world, and now you can use it, for free, on your computer.

Frustrated by all the complexities and “exceptions” of English pronunciation? Tired of not being able to listen and then accurately repeat a word? You are not alone! Blue Canoe and the Color Vowel System will help!

Visit www.bluecanoelearning.com for more information. Download the Blue Canoe mobile app for daily lessons that work to improve your spoken clarity and confidence.

Watch this 3-minute video to learn more about the most successful way to improve your spoken English. https://youtu.be/21XNGIefcR8

  • Move from just knowing what a word means, to confidently using a word when you talk.
  • Double-click to select, and then right-click on any word to get a pop-up that tells you which syllable to stress (make longer), and what vowel sound (color) you should use, as you say the word out loud.
  • Listen to the vowel sound recording and then the word recording, and the visual and musical parts of your brain will help you to “hear” it in a way that is not possible with just your language brain.
  • Go to the Options in Blue Canoe icon in the browser extension bar to change how you call up the pop up, if desired.
  • Use the Blue Canoe mobile AI app to learn and practice so much more about speaking English with clarity and confidence. Get it from your mobile App Store.
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User reviews

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Pros
  • Provides clear pronunciation and word meanings.
  • Useful for language learners, especially in improving pronunciation.
  • Seamlessly integrates the Color Vowel methodology.
  • Helpful for online reading and learning, especially for ESOL students.
  • Offers immediate access to word stress and vowel information.
Cons
  • Some users experience functionality issues on Chrome.
  • Limited availability of IPA transcriptions.
  • Repetitive feedback in reviews suggests room for improvement.
Most mentioned
  • Useful for pronunciation and understanding of English words.
  • Integration of Color Vowel methodology.
  • Enhances online learning experience for both teachers and students.
Recent reviews
by Na Na, 2024-07-22

This extension is a linguistic gem, effortlessly displaying word meanings as you browse, enriching every online experience. Its seamless integration and accurate definitions earn it a well-deserved five-star rating! I would like to see the IPA transcription of words using American pronunciation, along with their syllables.
by 20daqoqah sfdcSamer, 2024-02-15

Useful extension, and language learners like it! It extends the Color Vowel methodology into learners' private learning time, and they can explore on their own.
by Jerome Kiley, 2023-05-06
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Blue Canoe Pronunciation Dictionary requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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