Free Portuguese pronunciation checker
Free Portuguese Pronunciation Test: check every word you say
Read five short Brazilian Portuguese sentences aloud or type any word you want to check. You get a score for every word, an overall score with accuracy, fluency and completeness, and a list of words to practise first.
Read this aloud:
A tia do Tiago bebe leite quente toda tarde.
Listen for: T and D before i (tia, tarde)
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Scores come from a standard native-speaker model for this language, so regional accents may score a little lower.
How to check your Portuguese pronunciation
Each sentence in this Portuguese pronunciation test is built around a sound learners find hard: t and d before i, the final l, open and closed vowels, the R sounds and nasal vowels like ão. Read it aloud and a speech model trained on native Brazilian speakers compares every word you say with the text.
You get an overall score from 0 to 100, plus accuracy, fluency and completeness. Every word gets its own score, so you can see which ones sound off and start there. You can also type your own Portuguese text, up to 160 characters, and check it the same way.
How the test works
Read five sentences aloud
Each sentence is short and built around sounds that learners of this language find hard. You can also type your own text, up to 160 characters, or tap one of the hard words to try.
AI scores every word
A speech-assessment model trained on native speakers compares what you say with the text. It scores accuracy, fluency and completeness from 0 to 100, and gives every word its own score.
Get your report
Each word is coloured by how close it was, and you see a short list of words to practise first. Record a sentence again to check your progress, then share your score with a friend.
The hardest Portuguese sounds for learners
Nasal vowels and ão
Brazilian Portuguese has nasal vowels, marked with ã or õ, or by an m or n after the vowel: lã, som, sim. The famous -ão starts with a nasal 'uh' and glides to a nasal 'w' (pão, não, João). Let the air flow through your nose and don't close the sound with a full n or m.
T and D before i
In most of Brazil, t and d before an i sound turn into 'ch' and 'j' sounds: tia sounds like 'chee-a' and dia like 'jee-a'. This also happens when a final e is said as i: leite sounds like 'lay-chee' and tarde like 'tar-jee'.
The R sounds
At the start of a word and when written rr, most Brazilians say R like a breathy English h (rato, carro, Rio). A single r between vowels is a quick tap of the tongue (caro, para), so carro and caro sound clearly different. At the end of a syllable (porta, mar) the sound depends on the region.
Open and closed vowels
E and O each have an open and a closed version. An acute accent marks an open vowel: é /ɛ/ (café), ó /ɔ/ (avó, grandmother). A circumflex marks a closed one: ê /e/ (você), ô /o/ (avô, grandfather). Many words have no accent mark (bolo has a closed o, bola an open one), so learn them by ear.
Final L and weak final vowels
At the end of a syllable, Brazilians say l like a w: Brasil sounds like 'bra-zeew' and azul like 'a-zoow'. An unstressed final o sounds like u and a final e like i, so bolo is 'bo-lu' and noite is 'noy-chee'.
What your pronunciation score means
| Score | Level | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 90–100 | Excellent | Your words are clear and close to a native speaker. Try longer or harder sentences to keep improving. |
| 75–89 | Good | Easy to understand. A few words still stand out, so practise them one at a time. |
| 60–74 | Fair | Mostly understandable, but people may ask you to repeat some words. Start with the words in your practice list. |
| 0–59 | Needs work | Some words may be misunderstood. Slow down, practise the flagged words on their own, then say them in short phrases. |
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is this Portuguese pronunciation checker?
It uses a speech-assessment model trained on native Brazilian Portuguese speakers. The model lines up your recording with the text, scores every word for accuracy and rates your fluency and completeness. It is a good guide to which words sound off, but it is not a teacher, so look for words that get flagged again and again rather than worrying about one low score.
Does the test use Brazilian or European Portuguese?
Scores are based on Brazilian Portuguese. If you learned European Portuguese, some words may score lower, because vowels, the final l and t and d before i sound different there. That is a difference of accent, not a mistake.
How can I improve my Portuguese pronunciation?
Start with the nasal vowels and ão, because they appear in so many common words. Then learn the rules for t and d before i, the final l and the two R sounds. Read aloud every day, copy native audio line by line and retake the test to see which words improve.
Is the Portuguese pronunciation test free?
Yes. The test and the word checker are free and you don't need an account. To keep it free for everyone, there is a small daily limit on checks.
How do you pronounce 'ão' in Portuguese?
Start with a short 'uh', let the air go through your nose, and glide toward a 'w' with rounded lips, all in one syllable. Don't finish with an n. Practise with não, pão and mão, then with longer words like coração and informação.
Why does R sound like H in Brazilian Portuguese?
In Brazil, the R at the start of a word and the double rr moved to the back of the mouth over time and became a breathy sound close to English h. So Rio sounds like 'Hee-oo' and carro like 'ka-hoo'. A single r between vowels is still a quick tap, as in caro.