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Translate by speech

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 with a microphone

Important: Supported languages vary by browser. You can translate with a microphone in Chrome and there’s limited support in Safari and Edge.

• On a Mac: Microphone settings are in the System Preferences .
• On a PC: Microphone settings are in the Control Panel .

• On your computer, go to  Google Translate .
• Translation with a microphone won’t automatically detect your language.

• Speak the word or phrase you want to translate.

Listen to translations spoken aloud

• Go to Google Translate .
• Choose the languages to translate to and from.
• In the text box, enter content you want to translate.

Troubleshoot error messages

Need permission to use microphone, voice input isn't supported on this browser, voice input isn't available, we're having trouble hearing you.

If you get an error message that says "We're having trouble hearing you," try these steps:

• Move to a quiet room.
• Use an external microphone.
• Turn up the input volume on your microphone.

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