Google Translate Will Help You Fix Your Awkward Accent With AI

Google is developing a new AI-powered feature for Google Translate that focuses on helping users improve pronunciation, going beyond its current translation and playback tools.

The upcoming “Practice” mode is designed to let users actively work on how they pronounce words and phrases instead of only listening to translations.

Users will be able to hear native pronunciation samples, record their own attempts, and receive feedback on how closely their speech matches the correct pronunciation.

The system analyzes spoken input, assigns a score, and suggests ways to improve accuracy.

The feature also provides phonetic breakdowns of words to help users understand how they should sound.

The tool is built around repeated practice. Users can retry phrases multiple times, allowing them to refine their pronunciation over time.

There are indications that the feature may expand into a broader language learning system, potentially including difficulty levels and conversational practice modes.

The feature was identified in a recent app build through an APK teardown, indicating it is still under development.

It is expected to roll out gradually, starting with select language pairs such as English and Spanish, before expanding to additional languages.