3.1.6: Pronunciation [AAA]

Description Sufficient Techniques Advisory Techniques Failures Notes

Description

A mechanism is available for identifying specific pronunciation of words where meaning of the words, in context, is ambiguous without knowing the pronunciation.

Sufficient Techniques

Sufficient Techniques for Success Criterion 3.1.6

Note: Other techniques may also be sufficient if they meet the success criterion. See Understanding Techniques.

• G120: Providing the pronunciation immediately following the word
• G121: Linking to pronunciations
• G62: Providing a glossary
• G163: Using standard diacritical marks that can be turned off
• H62: Using the ruby element

Advisory Techniques

Advisory Techniques for Success Criterion 3.2.1

• G200: Opening new windows and tabs from a link only when necessary
• G201: Giving users advanced warning when opening a new window

Failures

Failures for Success Criterion 3.2.1

• F55: Failure of Success Criteria 2.1.1, 2.4.7, and 3.2.1 due to using script to remove focus when focus is received

Notes