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Turn your pronunciation word lists into Gimkit-style quizzes

Upload a word list, handout, or photo of a page. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false, and short-answer questions that explain the sound, stress, or spelling rule behind each answer.

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Why a custom pronunciation quiz beats a ready-made set

Ready-made Gimkit-style pronunciation sets are easy to find, but they rarely cover the words your class is working on, so a quiz is only as useful as its match to your lesson.

  • Works from your own word lists, slides, and course notes
  • Covers stress, vowel sounds, silent letters, and spelling-to-sound rules
  • Explains each answer so you can apply the rule to new words
  • Free plan includes 3 generations per month with browser study
Example English pronunciation quiz items
Where is the main stress in the word photography?On the second syllable, pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -graphy usually put stress on the syllable three from the end.
Is the th in the word the voiced or voiceless?Voiced, written /ð/. Your vocal cords vibrate, which you can feel by placing a hand on your throat.
How is the k pronounced in the word knife?It is silent, so the word sounds like /naɪf/. Initial kn is almost always silent before a vowel.
Which vowel sound is in the word cat compared with cut?Cat uses /æ/, a wide, open vowel, while cut uses /ʌ/, a shorter and more central vowel. Mouth opening is the easiest difference to feel.
What sound does ough make in the word though?It makes /oʊ/, as in go. The same spelling is pronounced differently in through, /uː/, and cough, /kɔf/, so each word has to be learned on its own.
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Questions from your own words

Quizzes come from the exact words, sounds, or phonics rules in your course, not a generic list that may not match your lesson.

Explanations for every answer

Each question includes a short explanation, so you learn why a stress pattern or vowel sound is right, not just which option to pick.

Spaced repetition on paid plans

Flashcards from the same material can be reviewed on a schedule, so the sounds you keep missing come back more often.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, slides, plain notes, or a photo of a page with a word list.

Choose question types

Pick multiple choice, true/false, or short answer, depending on whether you are practicing recognition or production.

Practice and review

Study in the browser on the Free plan. Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV are part of Plus.

DeckOwl starts from your own material. Upload a vocabulary handout or a photo of a page, and the AI writes questions that target the words you actually need, with explanations that name the stressed syllable, vowel sound, or silent letter behind each answer.

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Frequently asked questions

How many new pronunciation words should I practice in one session?

Small sets of new words work better than one long drill. Review them the next day and again after a few days so the sounds stick.

How can I tell if I am stressing the right syllable?

Say the word aloud and tap once for each syllable, then notice which one sounds longer, louder, or higher. Check a dictionary afterward, since most dictionaries mark the stressed syllable.

Does DeckOwl export directly to Gimkit?

No. DeckOwl builds quiz questions from your own material and studies them in the browser. Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV are on Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on Pro.

Can I try it before paying?

Yes. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students can get 40% off a paid plan with a school email.

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