Which term describes the phonetic spelling of a word placed in copy to aid correct pronunciation?

Which term describes the phonetic spelling of a word placed in copy to aid correct pronunciation?

• A. Pronouncer
• B. Prompter
• C. Narrator
• D. Caption

Answer: (A)

The idea is how scripts provide guidance on how to say tricky words. When a phonetic spelling or pronunciation cue is written directly in the copy to help the reader say a word correctly, that element is called a pronouncer. It acts as the guide within the script so the announcer or reader can pronounce names and terms consistently, especially in live or recorded broadcasts. The other terms describe different things: a prompter is the device or person giving cue lines, a caption is on-screen text, and a narrator is the voice telling the story.

The idea is how scripts provide guidance on how to say tricky words. When a phonetic spelling or pronunciation cue is written directly in the copy to help the reader say a word correctly, that element is called a pronouncer. It acts as the guide within the script so the announcer or reader can pronounce names and terms consistently, especially in live or recorded broadcasts. The other terms describe different things: a prompter is the device or person giving cue lines, a caption is on-screen text, and a narrator is the voice telling the story.