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Recording Words — Word Challenge

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Structure of Words to Record

In the MOTS tab, each word card contains 6 positions. Each position is an independent recording.

Position Content Example (Pular)
1 First word Baaba (Father)
2 Second word Yaaya (Mother)
3 Third word Biraado (Child)
4 Fourth word Gorko (Man)
5 Fifth word Debbo (Woman)
6 Sixth word Esraajo (Brother)

You can record the 6 positions in any order, but recording a complete card in one go is recommended for sonic consistency.

Recording Procedure (Microphone)

Step 1: Select an Item

  1. In the MOTS tab, browse the list (or filter on "To do")
  2. Click the 🎤 "Record" button on the desired item
  3. The recording modal opens

Step 2: Prepare the Recording

  • Read the text to record silently (displayed in large font)
  • Look at the translation to make sure you understand the word
  • Position yourself 10–15 cm from the microphone
  • Make sure the environment is quiet

Step 3: Allow Microphone Access (First Time Only)

The first time, the browser displays a request:

[Browser] wants to access your microphone
  • Click "Allow"
  • This permission is remembered for subsequent sessions

If the popup does not appear or if you previously denied access: → See Troubleshooting — microphone not detected

Step 4: Start Recording

  1. Click the red "Start recording" button
  2. The button changes to "Stop recording" (red with animation)
  3. A visual indicator shows that recording is in progress
  4. Pronounce the word or phrase clearly
  5. Click "Stop recording"

Step 5: Listen to Your Recording

  1. A "Listen" 🔊 button appears
  2. Click to listen to your recording
  3. Verify:
  4. ✅ Pronunciation is correct
  5. ✅ Volume is adequate (not too loud, not too soft)
  6. ✅ No distracting background noise
  7. ✅ No cut-off or overly long silence at the beginning/end

Step 6: Validate or Redo

The recording is good: 1. Click "Submit recording" 2. A loading animation appears during upload 3. Success message: "Recording submitted successfully!" 4. The modal closes automatically 5. The item is marked ✅ Done in the list

You want to redo it: 1. Click "Re-record" (or a similar button) 2. The old recording is erased 3. Start again from Step 4

Recording Button States

State Appearance Action
Ready ● Start recording Click to start
In progress ■ Stop recording (red, animated) Click to stop
Stopped 🔊 Listen / ↺ Re-record / ↑ Submit Listen, redo, or validate
Submitting ⏳ Animation Wait for confirmation
Success ✅ Submitted Modal closes

Practical Tips for Words

  1. Read the word before recording: do not discover the word live — this avoids hesitations
  2. One breath, then the word: do not start immediately after clicking "Start"
  3. Not too short, not too long: ideal duration is 1–3 seconds for a word, 2–5 seconds for a short phrase
  4. Articulate each syllable: especially for tones (tonal languages such as Pular)
  5. Consistent intensity for the whole card: record all 6 words of a card in succession for sonic consistency

Recording with an Existing File

If you prefer to record with another device and upload the file → see Upload an audio file

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