# Speaking Dictionary

> This application will improve your listening and speaking skills

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/vscom.speakdictionary](https://chrome-stats.com/d/vscom.speakdictionary)

## Overview

- **ID:** `vscom.speakdictionary`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** VSCOM
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 2,241,357
- **Rating:** 4.25 / 5 (5,011 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-26
- **First published:** 2016-03-03
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-06-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vscom.speakdictionary)
- **Website:** [http://vscomputing.com](http://vscomputing.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://vscomputing.com/dict\_privacy\_policy.php](http://vscomputing.com/dict_privacy_policy.php)

## Description

**Speaking Dictionary** is a powerful Chrome extension designed to improve your English listening and speaking skills. With an extensive database of over 100,000 English words, users can listen to pronunciations, view syllables, and understand meanings to master the language effectively.

The app offers engaging features like listening quizzes, fill-in-the-blank exercises, and number quizzes that make learning interactive and enjoyable. You can bookmark words by folder, explore synonyms, and search effortlessly. Additionally, customization options allow switching between US and UK voices and adjusting the speech rate (slow, normal, fast) to suit your learning pace. Even words not found in the system can be heard, making this tool an essential companion for English language learners.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `vscom.speakdictionary.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users overall find Speaking Dictionary easy to use and helpful for spelling and pronunciation, with praise for its small size and speed. However, most repeating complaints center on excessive ads and reliability issues; many reports that the voice pronunciation feature stopped working or is inconsistent, and some users experience slow performance or jumbled functionality, especially after switching devices or updates. Overall, strong potential with a few critical bugs and heavy advertising.

### Pros

- Easy to use and user-friendly for daily use
- Helps with spelling and pronunciation; accurate details
- Lightweight and fast app with a small footprint
- Informative and useful dictionary for learning
- Generally positive reception and usefulness

### Cons

- Excessive/too many ads
- Voice pronunciation feature not working or unreliable
- Reliability issues and bugs; sometimes the app stops working
- Limited options and poor language/speech recognition
- Slow performance or lag

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/vscom.speakdictionary)