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Google is marking the 20th anniversary of Google Translate by introducing an AI-powered pronunciation training feature designed to help users practice speaking a foreign language and receive real-time feedback. The tool prompts users to repeat phrases, then scores pronunciation and provides specific suggestions on sounds, stress, and intonation.
According to Google, the feature works by having users repeat phrases and then delivering immediate guidance based on how they pronounce the language. The feedback focuses on key elements including pronunciation of sounds, stress patterns, and intonation.
The pronunciation training feature is currently available on Android devices in the US and India. Google says it supports languages including English, Spanish, and Hindi.
Google also noted that the update builds on earlier Translate capabilities such as “ask” and “understand,” which help learners interpret language in context.
Google said that after more than 20 years, Translate has evolved from a browser tool into a free app on Android and iOS, reaching more than 1 billion users per month. The service now supports nearly 250 languages, covering about 95 percent of the global population.
In addition to text translation, the app allows users to download language packs for offline use, which Google says is useful when traveling or in areas without internet access. The integration with Google Lens also enables translation of content directly from images such as menus or signs.
Google added that its systems process thousands of billions of words translated each month across Translate, Search, and Lens. It also said that Live Translate, its real-time speech translation feature, is being expanded on Android and iOS.
Google reported that about one third of sessions using the conversation feature last more than 5 minutes, suggesting users rely on Translate for practical communication. It said the most common language pair is English-Spanish, alongside pairs such as English-Indonesian, Portuguese, Arabic, and Turkish.
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