Translate by speech

You can translate spoken words and phrases if your device has a microphone. In some languages, you'll hear the translation spoken aloud.

Important: To switch between slow and fast audio pace, double click Speak .

1. Go to the Google Translatepage.
2. Choose the language input.
3. At the bottom left of the text box, click Speak .
4. When told to "Speak now," say what you want to translate.
5. To stop recording, click Speak .

Tip: Currently, speech mode doesn't support the "Detect language" feature.

To allow the Chrome browser to get access to microphone, visit Use your camera & microphone.

This feature is only available on Chrome. Learn how to download & install Chrome.