Tricky Words
Choose an exercise to practise the pronunciation of tricky words commonly used in software engineering.
- Tricky Tech Words (1) Commonly mispronounced IT words: cache, niche, suite, genre, queue. Intermediate
- Tricky Tech Words (2) More tricky IT words: facade, paradigm, hierarchy, asynchronous, parameterise. Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tricky Words pronunciation section?
It's a subcategory of CoderSlingo's Pronunciation exercises focused on tricky words, with 2 interactive exercises — each one plays or describes the target sounds and checks your understanding with feedback.
Is this free to use?
Yes. Every pronunciation exercise on CoderSlingo, including everything in this section, is free with no account, sign-up, or paywall.
How many exercises are in the Tricky Words section?
This section currently has 2 exercises. Pick any one from the list below to start — each is self-contained, so you can do them in any order.
Do I need audio or a headset to do these exercises?
No special equipment is required. Exercises are multiple-choice and text-based, focused on recognising correct stress, sounds, and phonetic patterns rather than recording your own voice.
Who is pronunciation practice for?
It is aimed at non-native English speakers working in IT who want to sound clearer and more confident saying technical terms, acronyms, and tool names in meetings, calls, and interviews.
Can I retry an exercise if I get questions wrong?
Yes — every exercise has a "Try again" button on its results screen so you can redo the questions as many times as you like.
Do I need an account to track my progress?
No account is required. Each exercise session is scored in your browser as you go, and you can revisit any exercise at any time without logging in.
How is pronunciation different from vocabulary exercises?
Vocabulary exercises test whether you know what a term means; pronunciation exercises test whether you know how it sounds — stress patterns, tricky letter combinations, and commonly mispronounced IT terms.
Where can I find other pronunciation topics?
Go back to the main Pronunciation hub to browse every subcategory, from IPA basics to reading code aloud to technical acronyms.
Can this help me prepare for a technical interview?
Yes — mispronouncing common terms can be distracting in interviews and stand-ups. Practising here alongside our dedicated Interview Preparation exercises builds both vocabulary and clear delivery.