Speakur

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What does translatese mean?
Awkwardness or ungrammaticality of translation, for example due to overly literal translation of idioms or syntax.
Where does translatese come from?
From translate + -ese.

How to pronounce translatese

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “translatese” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.