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
- Open the Translate app
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- At the bottom, select the languages to translate to and from.
- Tap Dictation
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- If this button is disabled, the spoken language can't be translated.
- After you hear the tone, say what you want to translate.
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Change your speech settings
Block offensive words
- Open the Translate app
- At the top, tap your Profile icon
Settings
Speech input.
- Turn on Block offensive words.
Settings 
Speech input. Change region/dialect
- Open the Translate app
- At the top, tap your Profile icon
- Tap the language you want to change.
- Tap the region associated with the dialect you want.
Tip: Speaking dialects are only available in some languages.
Change your audio pace
- Open the Translate app
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- At the top, tap your Profile icon
- Select Normal, Slow, or Slower.
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