Overdub: Allow easy changes to pronunciation of words
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Scott DeLuzio
English is full of words that are taken from other languages (loanwords). One word I can't get to be pronounced correctly is "résumé" - i.e. the document you submit to a potential employer to show your work history. Instead, it is pronounced "resume" - i.e. what you do when you begin doing something again after taking a break. It is a fairly common word, yet no matter how I spell it (with/without accents, phonetically, etc.) I can't get Overdub to pronounce it correctly. The odd thing is that some non-English "loanwords" are pronounced just fine - including those with and without accents. For example, some of the words in this paragraph sound just fine while others, like résumé, café, and others sound off (note the language of origin is in parenthesis):
In the bustling metropolis, I found solace at a quaint café (French), sipping on espresso while perusing the menu for croissants (French) and quiche (French). The atmosphere was très chic (French), with its bohemian décor (French) and avant-garde (French) artwork adorning the walls. As I indulged in the scrumptious cuisine, I couldn't help but feel a pang of nostalgia for the boulangeries (French) of Paris. Afterward, I rendezvoused (French) with a friend to discuss our mutual interest in yoga and meditation, practicing asanas (Sanskrit) and finding inner zen (Japanese). We reminisced about our recent trip to Kyoto (Japanese), where we experienced the beauty of traditional tea ceremonies and composed haikus (Japanese) inspired by the serene gardens. As the evening approached, I checked my résumé (French) and updated my RSVP for a soirée (French) at a luxurious mansion, where I anticipated engaging conversations with cosmopolitan guests, sampling delicacies like sushi (Japanese) and tapas (Spanish). The soirée turned out to be a lively affair, with the sounds of salsa music (Spanish) and people engaging in animated discussions about politics, philosophy, and the latest films à la (French) cinephiles (French). I bid adieu (French) to the soirée, feeling content and naïvely (French) hopeful for the adventures that lay ahead.