English Random Words API

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Overview

English Random Words API generates random English words along with their pronunciation guides, making it useful for word games, vocabulary apps, and testing text-to-speech features. The API requires no key—just call the endpoint and receive a word with phonetic data. Each call returns a fresh random word with definition and pronunciation details.

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Beginner Tip

Call the endpoint repeatedly in a loop to build a word list for games or flashcard apps. The pronunciation field uses IPA notation, which you can pair with a text-to-speech library for audio playback.

Available Data

randomly generated data
customizable output format
word definitions
pronunciation
synonyms and antonyms
example sentences

Example Response

JSON Response
{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "result": "Data from English Random Words",
    "description": "Generate English Random Words with Pronunciation",
    "timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
  }
}

Field Reference

word The randomly selected English word
definition A brief dictionary-style definition of the word
pronunciation Phonetic pronunciation of the word, typically in IPA or simplified phonetic notation

Implementation Example

const url = "https://random-words-api.vercel.app/word";
const response = await fetch(url);
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

What Can You Build?

Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.

Common Errors & Troubleshooting

Response is an array, not a single object The API wraps even single results in an array
Access the first element with response[0] to get the word object containing word, definition, and pronunciation
Slow response or timeout The API is hosted on a serverless platform that may have cold starts
Add a timeout of at least 5 seconds to your HTTP client and implement a simple retry mechanism for cold start delays
Repeated words in quick succession The random selection may repeat words if called rapidly
Keep a local Set of previously seen words and skip duplicates, re-fetching until you get a new word

Matrix Score Breakdown

🌐 Reachability 30/30
⚡ Speed 10/20
🔒 Security 15/15
🛠 Developer XP 20/20
✓ Reliability 15/15
Response Time 545ms

Fully tested on Apr 5, 2026

Technical Specifications

Auth No Auth
HTTPS REQUIRED
CORS NO
Category Test Data
Difficulty Beginner
Verified: 2026-04-04

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