Fact · Languages and accents
20seconds
Microsoft's Translator FAQ says the maximum duration for each speaker in auto-mode speech translation is 20 seconds.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“The maximum duration for each speaker is 20 seconds.”
Translator for Android help and FAQs (Microsoft), Microsoft, 2026, How long does the microphone stay on in auto-mode speech translation?.
Open the original- What it measures
- Microsoft's FAQ for the Translator app on Android, answering how long the microphone stays on in auto-mode speech translation.
- What it does not show
- The limit is stated for the Android app. Other platforms, and later versions, may set a different limit.