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GOOGLE TRANSLATE ADDS AI PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE

AI DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, APR 28, 2026

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Google is rolling out an AI-powered pronunciation practice feature to Translate on Android, marking one of the app's most requested additions. The tool analyzes your speech and provides real-time feedback to help users improve their accent before speaking with native speakers.

The feature launches on Android for English, Spanish, and Hindi speakers in the US and India. Users will find a new "Practice" button in the app's interface, offering two modes: "pronounce" to practice speaking the translated phrase, or "listen" to hear native pronunciation. The tool provides phonetic guides alongside audio samples, giving learners a reference point before attempting their own pronunciation. Google's AI analyzes user speech to deliver instant corrections and feedback. This feature arrives as Google celebrates Translate's 20th anniversary. While similar tools exist on competing language apps like Duolingo, this integration directly into Translate's main interface aims to make pronunciation practice more accessible during everyday translation tasks. The rollout is currently limited to the three languages and regions mentioned, though Google has not specified plans for broader availability.

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