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FYI...World Book Inc.

  • 12/01/01

World Book Inc. recently enhanced the online version of its World Book Encyclopedia to include audio pronunciations for difficult words and phrases. One-third of all 22,000 encyclopedic articles presented in World Book Online now contain at least one supporting audio pronunciation file. Over the past year, 8,500 newly recorded sound files have been created, resulting in one or more audio pronunciations for difficult words and phrases in 7,500 articles throughout the site. The site is currently offering free 30-day trials. For more information, visit www.worldbookonline.com.

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