How to change the voice of Google Translate
2 min readGoogle translator (Android NS iOS NS the web) is an excellent tool for translating texts, but not only that: with it, it is also possible to understand the correct pronunciation of foreign words. However, many users who take advantage of this possibility would like to change the voice of Google Translate.
If you are part of this group and landed here thinking that you will finally find a tutorial for changing the type of voice, be aware that this is not possible. However, there are customization options that could be more useful.
How to change the voice of Google Translate
These mods available in the app allow you to define the speech area (and thus the accent used); block offending words; In addition to choosing the speed of pronunciation – which is very interesting if you use Google translator To learn new terms.
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Accessing the “Settings” app
With the Google Translate app open, select the gear icon in the lower right corner of the screen and tap on it.
Locate the “Audio” section of Google Translate
Once you’re done, select the “Audio” section, which is just below the support options.
Block offending words
The first setting, “Speech input”, allows you to block offensive words. To do this, enable the option with the indicated button.
Determine the speech area
The second setting lists the different Google Translate languages as well as the regions in which they are spoken. By selecting “French”, for example, you can choose Canada or France itself as a reference.
Adjust the speed of the sound
Finally, there is the possibility to specify the speed of pronunciation. Currently, there are three options: normal. slow; And very slow. Choose the option that will make it easier for you to understand and return to the main screen to use Google Translate.
As you can see, although the tool does not allow you to change the type of sound, users can customize different aspects of the sound. How about testing these settings the next time you use the tool?
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