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Purpose
editThis template links to an audio file for quick listening. It is meant to be used inline with text, for pronunciations and the like. Please note that this just creates a link to the file and does not actually embed the file. If the file is Non-Free and only referenced via this template it is not in compliance with Wikipedia:Non-free content criteria § Policy #7.
The template uses the Phonos MediaWiki extension to create an audio link that plays on click.
Usage
edit{{Audio|name of sound file|text to use as link to soundfile}}
- Example
'''Alabama''' ({{Audio|en-us-Alabama.ogg|pronunciation}}) is a state located in...- → Alabama () is a state located in...
TemplateData
editTemplateData for Audio
Use this template to add an inline link to an audio file, preceded by a speaker icon.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio file | 1 | Audio file to link to
| File | required |
| Label | 2 | Text to replace the filename in the link
| String | optional |
See also
edit- {{Listen}} – sets an audio clip off from the main text
- {{Listen image}} – sets an audio clip and an associated image off from the main text
- {{Audio}} – for inline sounds like pronunciations
- {{Audio-IPA}} – a variant of this template to be used with IPA notation
- {{Pronunciation}} – a shortcut for
{{small|{{Audio|soundfile.ogg|pronunciation}}}}
- {{Spoken Wikipedia}} – for linking spoken Wikipedia article versions
- {{Audio icon}} – adds only the small icon with no links
- {{Inline audio}} – adds a notice with link to Wikipedia:Media help