> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://api-docs.speechace.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://api-docs.speechace.com/guides-on-common-topics/interpreting-overall-scores/pronunciation-bands.md). # Pronunciation Bands **9** Uses a full range of pronunciation features with precision and subtlety. Sustains flexible use of features throughout. Is effortless to understand. *** **8** Uses a wide range of pronunciation features. Sustains flexible use of features, with only occasional lapses. Is easy to understand throughout; First language accent has minimal impact on intelligibility. *** **7** Confidently uses a range of pronunciation features and can be easily understood. At times may demonstrate some accent in speech. *** **6** Uses a range of pronunciation features with mixed control. Shows some effective use of features but this is not sustained. Can generally be understood throughout, though mispronunciation of individual words or sounds reduces clarity at times. *** **5** Produces basic sentence forms with reasonable accuracy in pronunciation. Uses a limited range of more complex structures, but these usually contain pronunciation errors and may cause some comprehension problems. *** **4** Uses a limited range of pronunciation features. Attempts to control features but lapses are frequent. Mispronunciations are frequent and cause some difficulty for the listener. *** **3** Has very limited pronunciation range and mispronounces regularly. Listeners will have much difficulty in understanding speech. *** **2** Speech is often unintelligible. *** **1** Speech is often unintelligible. *** **0** User did not attempt any questions. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://api-docs.speechace.com/guides-on-common-topics/interpreting-overall-scores/pronunciation-bands.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.