Google Translate celebrates two decades on April 28 with a new feature called Pronunciation, powered by Gemini. Available in the Android app for the United States and India, this tool evaluates and corrects how you say phrases in English, Spanish, and Hindi. When translating and pressing Practice, a Pronounce button appears showing the phonetic transcription and activating the microphone. One more step to sound less robotic. 🎉
How phonetic correction works with artificial intelligence 🤖
The Pronunciation feature uses the Gemini model to analyze the audio captured by the microphone and compare it with the expected pronunciation. The system identifies errors in specific phonemes, tone, and rhythm, and provides visual feedback with colors to indicate hits or misses. For now, it only works with complete phrases, not individual words, and requires an internet connection. The rollout is gradual, and there is no date for other languages or regions outside those announced.
Now the translator also judges you by how you speak 😅
Finally, Google Translate not only misunderstands you in writing, but also mishears you out loud. The new feature will tell you if your accent sounds more like tortilla de patatas than fish and chips. Of course, if you pronounce perfectly, Gemini will congratulate you with an awkward silence. The important thing is that you will no longer make a fool of yourself only in chats, but also on calls.