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How to Pronounce “loud”

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PTE Speaking Pronunciation — How the Scoring Engine Works

PTE Academic scores pronunciation and oral fluency by machine. What the engine listens for, why accent is not penalised, and the words that appear in Read Aloud.

Duolingo English Test Pronunciation — Speaking Tasks Explained

Read Aloud, photo description and interactive speaking on the DET: how the automated scoring hears you, the words that trip speakers up, and time-tested tips.

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