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Kruh-SONT or kwah-SAHN? That is the question that Google Translate\u2019s new pronunciation feature aims to answer.<\/p>\n
TechCrunch reports<\/a> the app now lets you practice speaking words and phrases in Spanish, English and Hindi \u2014 and scores your pronunciation. When you translate a word or phrase, you can navigate to the \u201cPractice\u201d menu and hit the \u201cPronounce\u201d button, which shows phonetics you can say out loud. The app then gives you feedback, like \u201cSome sounds were a little unclear.\u201d<\/p>\n The feature resembles Duolingo in how it lets you practice speaking words and sentences. It\u2019s rolling out in the U.S. and India currently. Google celebrated the translation app\u2019s 20th birthday with the feature, which could save you from embarrassing moments on your next business trip. Last month, Google also rolled out major updates to Google Maps, including AI-powered \u201cAsk Maps\u201d and 3D \u201cImmersive Navigation<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Kruh-SONT or kwah-SAHN? That is the question that Google Translate\u2019s new pronunciation feature aims to answer.<\/p>\n