Good Spanish pronunciation comes down to a few habits most English speakers have to unlearn. Spanish has five short, pure vowels that never glide, so "no" is not "know". It separates the single tapped r of pero from the trilled rr of perro. It pronounces b and v the same way, softening both between vowels. And it puts stress exactly where the spelling says, with written accents marking the exceptions. This checker listens to your recording for all of that. The report scores your accuracy, lists mispronounced words with phonetic transcription, describes your accent and whether it leans Castilian or Latin American, and reviews stress and intonation, finishing with the exercises most likely to help.
Example result
Input
A one-minute clip of an intermediate learner describing their morning routine in Spanish, unscripted.
Output
Overall: fluent pacing and easy to follow; accent is clearly English-influenced but not distracting. R and rr: "perro" was said with a tap, so it sounded like "pero". "Rápido" also lacked the initial trill. The tap in "para" was correct. Vowels: "desayuno" had a gliding final o, [oʊ] instead of [o]. "Leche" reduced the second e toward a schwa. B and v: "voy" at the start was fine; "lavo" used an English v [v] instead of the soft [β]. Stress: "despues" was stressed on the first syllable; the written accent in "después" puts it on the last. Accent: neutral Latin American target, with seseo ("hacer" as [aˈser]). Practice: tongue-tip trills with "tr" words, then carro/caro minimal pairs; keep vowels short and clipped.
Scores
How it works
How Spanish Pronunciation Checker works
- 01
Speak or read in Spanish
Sign in, open the checker and record a few sentences in your browser or upload an audio file. Unscripted speech works, and reading a known text makes the word-level notes easier to follow. You can pick the AI model.
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The r sounds
The AI checks that single r between vowels is a quick tongue tap (caro, pero), that rr and word-initial r are a real trill (carro, rojo), and that neither turns into an English r.
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Vowels, b/v and other consonants
It listens for vowels that drift into diphthongs or reduce to "uh", aspirated p, t and k, the soft d in cada, the b/v sound between vowels, and the ñ, ll and j.
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Stress, rhythm and regional features
It confirms stress follows the written accent rules (papá versus papa, está versus esta), comments on the syllable-timed rhythm, and notes regional traits such as seseo or the Castilian th in cerca.
Use cases
Who it is for
Learners who can read but freeze when speaking
Practice Spanish speaking on your own terms: describe your day, record it, and find out which sounds a native listener would stumble over before you use them in a real conversation.
DELE and SIELE preparation
Rehearse the oral tasks and make sure stress mistakes like público versus publico are not changing the meaning of what you say.
Heritage speakers polishing their Spanish
If you grew up hearing Spanish at home, check which English habits have crept into your vowels or r sounds and which regional features you already have.
Teachers and tutors
Ask a student to record a passage, then use the word-level notes to plan the next lesson around their actual errors.
Tips
Get better results
- Pick sentences with plenty of r and rr words (perro, carro, arriba, tierra) so the trill gets a proper test.
- Record at conversational speed; Spanish vowels only reveal their glides when you are not over-articulating.
- If you are aiming for a specific variety, such as Mexican or Castilian Spanish, keep that in mind when reading the accent notes.
- Repeat the same paragraph after a week of drills and compare reports to see whether your r_and_rr and vowel scores move.
Limitations
What it can't tell you
Results are AI estimates from a single recording and describe how you sound, not your overall Spanish ability. Spanish has many valid accents, and the report may note differences from a neutral standard that are normal in your target region, such as aspirated s in the Caribbean. It is not an official DELE or SIELE score. Noisy audio can make taps and trills hard to judge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Spanish Pronunciation Checker questions
How do I roll my r in Spanish?
The trill is several quick taps of the tongue tip against the ridge behind your upper teeth, driven by airflow rather than muscle. Start with words where it follows t or d, like tres or drama, and keep your tongue relaxed. Record perro and carro and the checker will say whether you produced a trill or a single tap.
Do b and v sound different in Spanish?
No. Both letters are pronounced the same. At the start of a phrase or after m or n they are a full b, as in vamos, and between vowels they soften into a sound where the lips barely touch, as in lava or cabo. Using an English v with teeth on lip is a common giveaway.
What do the accent marks mean for pronunciation?
Spanish stress is predictable: words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable, and others stress the last. A written accent marks a word that breaks the rule, such as canción or árbol. The report flags words where your stress landed on the wrong syllable.
Is this a good way to practice Spanish speaking alone?
Yes, for the pronunciation side. It gives you targeted feedback on sounds, stress and rhythm between lessons or conversation sessions. It does not correct grammar or vocabulary, so pair it with a tutor or exchange partner for those.
Castilian or Latin American: which does it expect?
Both are treated as standard. The report describes which features you use, such as the th sound for c and z in Spain or seseo in Latin America, and only flags inconsistency or sounds that belong to neither.
Does it cost anything to use?
Yes. The checker runs on a paid plan with monthly credits, and the pricing page lists the options.
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