Having a reliable text-to-speech translator app can come in handy in all manner of different circumstances.
Let’s face it — one of the most awkward situations you can find yourself in is having a communication gap when you’re in a foreign country. Gone are the days of hiring a translator or relying solely on a friend who speaks the country’s native language.
Whether you’re traveling to a foreign country for a vacation, are an international student trying to fit in with the locals, having a reliable text-to-speech app can come in handy. Fortunately, there are tons of iPhone and Android apps available that you can download.
In the list below, we’ve rounded up four of the best text-to-speech apps for foreign languages that we could find. We’ve personally tested each app mentioned below in the list, and have included them based on our personal experience using them. All of the apps in the list are rated highly on both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, and have a long list of satisfied users.Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator is one of the best-known translation apps out there, and is available on both Android and iOS. Developed by Microsoft Corporation, the app has over fifty million downloads and has a rating of 4.5 stars on the Google Play Store. Similarly, it has a rating of 4.8 stars on the App Store. One of the best parts about using Microsoft Translator is that you don’t need to create an account. After downloading it, you just have to agree to the app’s terms of use.
Along with having an easy-to-use and minimalist interface, the app supports over a hundred different languages. Microsoft Translator helps you break language barriers by allowing you to type, speak, or use your device’s camera to capture the word you’d like to translate. To use the app’s text-to-speech functionality, choose the foreign language you’re entering and the language you’d like it to be translated into. Hit Send. When you do, you’ll see a little green Play button. Tap it to hear the text provided in your chosen language.
One feature that makes this app stand out from other apps is the group translation feature, which makes conversing with multiple people much easier. Microsoft Translator also keeps track of everything you ask it to translate. So, if you’re learning a new language and frequently check the same phrases, the history feature will be something you’ll love. You can also save phrases to your favorites. Microsoft Translator doubles as a messaging platform, allowing you to communicate with family and friends who speak different languages easily.
