You can use the ruby, rp, and rt elements to add pronunciation guides to content.
Element | Description |
|---|---|
ruby |
An inline element that contains a ruby annotation. |
rt |
The ruby text (i.e., the pronunciation annotations). |
rp |
Parentheses around the ruby text (rt). The rp tag is included so that the ruby text is enclosed in parentheses when displayed inline by non-supporting browsers. |
‘Ruby’ was the British typographical name for type with a height of 5.5 pts. For a list of type names, see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_ (typography)#Traditional_point-size_names.
Ferdinand <ruby>Porsche<rp>(</rp><rt>
</rt><rp>)</rp></ruby> also designed the original Volkswagen Beetle.
Ferdinand Porsche also designed the original Volkswagen Beetle.