# DevGlish

> DevGlish is a macOS menu bar app that helps non-native English speaking developers improve their tech English. It provides correct pronunciation for 205+ tech terms (Kubernetes, nginx, cache, etc.), native phrasing for code reviews and standups, L1 interference tips for CJK/European speakers, and AI-powered learning modes — all accessible via a global hotkey ⌘⇧D.

DevGlish is free to start (10 lookups/day) with a Pro plan at $9.90/month for 1,000 daily lookups, cloud sync, and advanced features. Requires macOS 14.0+. Also available as VS Code and Safari extensions.

## Product Features

- [Tech Term Pronunciation](https://devglish.com/pronounce): 205+ tech terms with IPA, phonetic guides, common mistakes, etymology, and L1 interference tips for Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German speakers
- [6 Smart Lookup Modes](https://devglish.com/#features): Word, phrase, sentence, paragraph, express, and polish modes for different learning scenarios
- [AI Quiz & Scenario Practice](https://devglish.com/#features): Adaptive quizzes and real-world developer conversation simulations (code review, standup, Slack)
- [Video Library](https://devglish.com/video): Search any tech term and find the exact moment native speakers say it in conference talks and tutorials
- [Spaced Repetition](https://devglish.com/#features): SM-2 algorithm word book with cloud sync for long-term retention
- [Interview Prep](https://devglish.com/#features): Practice technical interview scenarios with AI feedback
- [Writing Polish](https://devglish.com/#features): Rewrite developer text (PR descriptions, Slack messages, emails) to sound native
- [Weekly Learning Reports](https://devglish.com/#features): Track vocabulary growth, pronunciation accuracy, and learning streaks

## Pronunciation Guides

- [Kubernetes Pronunciation](https://devglish.com/pronounce/kubernetes): /kuːbərˈnetiːz/ — KOO-ber-NET-eez, not "koo-BER-nets"
- [nginx Pronunciation](https://devglish.com/pronounce/nginx): /ˌendʒɪnˈeks/ — ENGINE-X, not "en-jinx"
- [cache Pronunciation](https://devglish.com/pronounce/cache): /kæʃ/ — like "cash", not "cash-ay"
- [PostgreSQL Pronunciation](https://devglish.com/pronounce/postgresql): /ˌpoʊstɡrɛsˈkjuːɛl/ — post-gres-Q-L
- [SQL Pronunciation](https://devglish.com/pronounce/sql): "sequel" or S-Q-L, both accepted
- [sudo Pronunciation](https://devglish.com/pronounce/sudo): /suːduː/ — SOO-doo, rhymes with "voodoo"
- [OAuth Pronunciation](https://devglish.com/pronounce/oauth): /oʊˈɔːθ/ — OH-awth, O = Open
- [GIF Pronunciation](https://devglish.com/pronounce/gif): /ɡɪf/ or /dʒɪf/ — both widely accepted
- [All 205+ Terms](https://devglish.com/pronounce): Browse the complete tech pronunciation database by category

## Blog

- [20 Tech Terms Chinese Developers Often Mispronounce](https://devglish.com/blog/tech-terms-chinese-developers-mispronounce): L1 interference patterns for Mandarin speakers
- [20 Tech Terms Japanese Engineers Often Mispronounce](https://devglish.com/blog/tech-terms-japanese-engineers-mispronounce): Katakana-influenced pronunciation traps
- [20 Tech Terms Korean Developers Often Mispronounce](https://devglish.com/blog/tech-terms-korean-developers-mispronounce): Hangul-influenced pronunciation patterns
- [How to Pronounce Kubernetes, nginx, and 10 More DevOps Terms](https://devglish.com/blog/how-to-pronounce-kubernetes-nginx-devops-terms): DevOps pronunciation deep dive
- [How to Pronounce PostgreSQL](https://devglish.com/blog/how-to-pronounce-postgresql): The definitive guide
- [How to Pronounce GIF](https://devglish.com/blog/how-to-pronounce-gif): The great debate settled
- [How to Pronounce SQL](https://devglish.com/blog/how-to-pronounce-sql): Sequel vs S-Q-L
- [Cache, Char, and Daemon Pronunciation Guide](https://devglish.com/blog/how-to-pronounce-cache-char-daemon): Three tricky terms explained
- [Why Developers Need an English Tool Built for Dev Life](https://devglish.com/blog/why-developers-need-english-tool): The case for developer-specific English learning

## Pricing

- [Pricing & Plans](https://devglish.com/pricing): Free (10 lookups/day) and Pro ($9.90/month, 1,000 lookups/day)

## Documentation

- [Getting Started](https://devglish.com/docs): Installation, first lookup, keyboard shortcuts
- [How It Works](https://devglish.com/docs/how-it-works/architecture): AI engine, pronunciation system, L1 interference detection

## Optional

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