A newly developed iPhone application will help Bible readers to properly pronounce some of the more difficult names, places and terms.
The Bible Audio Pronunciations app offers assistance on over 1,000 of the Scripture's most difficult words to pronounce.
"We wanted to give people an easy tool to raise their level of understanding and enjoyment from reading the Bible," stated the app's developer, Michael Vance. "It will speak out loud some of its most difficult words."
"The Bible is meant to be shared with others, and this app helps people do that with confidence," he added. "It is perfect for reading to your children, speaking at church, or reciting at a Bible study group."
The app is easy enough to use. All you have to do is search or browse a database of words, and then tap the one you want to learn how to pronounce to hear it spoken out aloud. Each word is accompanied by a Google and Wikipedia button so that further research can be done.
The Bible Audio Pronunciations app is available at only $0.99 on iTunes, although if you want to test it first you can download a ‘Lite’ version for free that offers a list of 100 words to choose from. The app is available on iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
Kevin McNeese reviewed the app for ChristianiPhoneApps.com and was impressed.
“I can't count the number of times I've stumbled on the pronunciations of different names in the Bible,” he wrote. “And as a worship leader, I make sure that when reading passages during the service, I skip those verses that I know will display my full ignorance in front of everyone.”
“The app is a fantastic learning tool, reference for personal study and would also be a lot of fun with friends to see who can pronounce words the best,” he added. “For what this app does, I can't rate it any lower than 5-stars!”