Lexicon Linguist

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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong listening and writing skills in English Singapore., Idiomatic fluency in English Singapore., Exceptional attention to detail., Ability to multitask and generate phonetic transcriptions accurately..

Key responsibilities:

  • Create phonetic transcriptions using the IPA or SAMPA phonetic alphabet for English Singapore.
  • Generate phonetic transcriptions for a provided wordlist.
  • Compile the lexicon with a defined set of phonemes.
  • Adhere to strict formatting requirements and detailed guidelines.

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Job description

Work Location: Remote  

Workload: Approx. 20 hours per week, flexible schedule 

Engagement Model: Freelance / Independent Contractor 

Project Timeline: May 2025 

Work Summary 

We are seeking linguists to support the development of a lexicon in accordance with strict formatting requirements and detailed guidelines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong listening and writing skills, idiomatic fluency in English Singapore, and exceptional attention to detail. The role requires the ability to multitask and accurately generate phonetic transcriptions for English Singapore using the IPA or SAMPA phonetic alphabets. 

Work Responsibilities 

  • Create phonetic transcriptions using the IPA or SAMPA phonetic alphabet for English (Singapore) 

  • Create phonetic transcriptions for a wordlist provided by us 

  • Put together the lexicon with a close set of phonemes 

Required profile

Experience

Industry :
Information Technology & Services
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Writing
  • Detail Oriented
  • Active Listening
  • Communication

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