Google aims to simplify the process of learning word pronunciation. To achieve this, a new feature has been integrated into the Google search engine that will allow users to practice pronouncing difficult words. Users will be able to listen to the correct pronunciation of a word. They can also speak the word into their smartphone's microphone, and the system will analyze their pronunciation and suggest changes to achieve optimal results.
According to available data, the foundation of the new feature is a speech recognition technology that allows the analysis process to break words down into individual sound segments. After this, a machine learning-based system determines the accuracy of the pronunciation and provides recommendations to the user. Currently, the new feature is available for words pronounced in English, and support for Spanish will be added soon.
Another new feature involves adding visual images to word definitions. If a user requests the pronunciation of a foreign word, the voice message will be accompanied by a relevant image. Initially, images will only accompany queries related to nouns translated into English. In the future, developers plan to expand the number of supported languages, and images will also accompany other parts of speech.
The company believes that the aforementioned features will be useful for people studying foreign languages. Additionally, the search engine will gain an educational function alongside its primary capabilities. Developers do not specify when the new features will support more languages, as they are currently in the testing phase.
Source: 3dnews.ru
