Translate by speech

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

Important: If you use an audible screen reader, we recommend you use headphones, as the screen reader voice may interfere with the transcribed speech.

Translate by speech

1. Open the Translate app .
2. At the top, select the languages to translate between.
3. Tap Speak . 
   • If this button is grayed out, the spoken language can't be translated.
4. After it says "Speak now," say what you want to translate.

Tip: Learn how to translate a bilingual conversation.

Change your speech settings

Block offensive words

1. Open the Translate app .
2. At the bottom right, tap Settings   Speech input. 
3. Turn on Block offensive words.

Change region/dialect

1. Open the Translate app .
2. At the bottom right, tap Settings   Speech region.
3. Tap the language you want to change.
4. Tap the region associated with the dialect you want.

Tip: Some languages don't have all dialects available.

Change your audio pace

1. Open the Translate app .
2. At the bottom right, tap Settings   Speed.
3. Select Normal, Slow, or Slower.