Free Spanish pronunciation checker
Free Spanish Pronunciation Test: check every word you say
Read five short Spanish 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.
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Elena come uvas y pera en la casa de su tío.
Listen for: Five pure vowels
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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 Spanish pronunciation
Each sentence in this Spanish pronunciation test is built around a sound learners find hard: the tapped r and rolled rr, pure vowels, b and v, the soft d and the jota. Read it aloud and a speech model trained on native Spanish 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 Spanish 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 Spanish sounds for learners
Tapped R and rolled RR
A single r between vowels is one quick tap of the tongue tip, like the tt in a fast American 'butter' (pero, caro). At the start of a word, after n, l or s, and when written rr, it is a trill of several fast taps (perro, rojo, Enrique). Pero means 'but' and perro means 'dog', so the difference matters.
Five pure vowels
Spanish has five vowels, a, e, i, o and u, and each keeps the same short, clear sound wherever it appears. Don't let them glide the way English vowels do: no is a pure /o/, not 'noh-oo'. Unstressed vowels stay full too, so casa ends in a real a, not 'uh'.
B and V
In Spanish, b and v are the same sound. At the start of a phrase and after m or n it is a full /b/ (vamos, un vaso). Between vowels the lips come close without closing, a soft /β/ (la vaca, lobo), and your teeth never touch your lip.
The soft D
Between vowels, d is soft /ð/, close to the th in English 'this' (todo, cansado, helado). At the start of a phrase and after n or l it is a firm d (donde, falda). At the end of a word it is very light and sometimes almost silent (Madrid, usted).
The jota and the Spanish Z
The jota /x/, written j or g before e and i, is a strong breath from the back of the mouth, much stronger than English h (jamón, Jorge, gente). In Spain, z and c before e or i sound like the th in 'think' /θ/ (cinco, plaza, gracias). In Latin America they are an s sound, which is also correct Spanish.
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 Spanish pronunciation checker?
It uses a speech-assessment model trained on native Spanish 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 Spain or Latin American Spanish?
Scores are based on Spanish from Spain. If you speak a Latin American variety, most words score normally, but words with z, or c before e and i, may score a little lower when you say them with an s. That is a difference of accent, not a mistake.
How can I improve my Spanish pronunciation?
Keep your vowels short and pure first, because they are in every word. Then work on the words the test flags most often, especially those with r, rr, d or j. Read short texts aloud every day, record yourself and compare with native audio.
Is the Spanish 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 I roll my R in Spanish?
Start with the tap: say the tt in a fast American 'butter' or 'gotta' and you already have the r in pero. For the trill, rest the tip of your tongue loosely behind your top teeth and push air out so it flutters several times. Words with tr and dr (tres, drama) are a good warm-up. It can take a few weeks of daily practice, and that is normal.
Is Spanish pronunciation easy?
Spanish is one of the easier languages to pronounce. Spelling is very regular and there are only five vowel sounds. Most learners struggle with the rolled R, keeping vowels pure and the soft b, d and g between vowels. The written accent (á, é, í, ó, ú) shows you where the stress falls when a word breaks the usual rule.