Fact · Languages and accents
Google's help says that when the Speak button is disabled, the spoken language cannot be translated.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“If this button is disabled, the spoken language can't be translated.”
Translate by speech (Google Translate Help, Android), Google, 2026, Translate by speech, Android steps.
Open the original- What it measures
- Google's Android help for speaking into the Translate app. The button is the Speak control on the Translate screen, and the page says a disabled button means the spoken language can't be translated.
- What it does not show
- It does not say which languages are affected or why. The list of languages that accept speech can change, so check the Speak button in your own app.