Vietnamese to English voice translator
Speak Vietnamese and hear English — or speak English and hear Vietnamese — in under a second. Speaklu is a live Vietnamese to English voice translator that also shows a text transcript and translates Vietnamese audio from videos as it plays.
Translate Vietnamese to English by voice
Vietnamese is spoken by about 85 million people. It has six tones, which makes it hard for visitors to pronounce. Speaklu translates spoken Vietnamese to English and English to Vietnamese instantly, so you don't need to get the tones right yourself.
Pick Vietnamese ↔ English
Choose the language pair once. Speaklu remembers it for the whole conversation.
Tap and speak
Speak Vietnamese or English naturally. Speaklu detects which language is being spoken.
Hear and read it
The translation is spoken aloud in a natural voice and shown as text in the transcript.
English to Vietnamese voice translation
Translation works both ways. Speak English and Speaklu says it in Vietnamese for the person in front of you, then translates their Vietnamese reply back into English. With two-way conversation mode you never have to switch directions manually.
Translate Vietnamese audio to English, live
Watching a Vietnamese video, livestream or podcast on your phone? Speaklu's live subtitle mode listens to the audio playing on your device and shows English subtitles in real time — on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and other apps. Speaklu translates live audio as it plays; it does not translate uploaded audio files or recordings.
Vietnamese voice to English text
Every translation is also saved as text. The transcript shows what was said in Vietnamese and the English translation, so you can re-read a conversation, copy an address, or check a word you missed.
Common Vietnamese phrases with English translation
Useful Vietnamese phrases for travel and everyday conversation, with simple pronunciation. Or just say them in English and let Speaklu speak the Vietnamese for you.
| English | Vietnamese | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | Xin chào | sin chow |
| Thank you | Cảm ơn | gahm uhn |
| Where is the bathroom? | Nhà vệ sinh ở đâu? | nyah vay sing uh dow |
| How much does this cost? | Cái này bao nhiêu tiền? | kai nai bow nyew tee-en |
| I don't understand | Tôi không hiểu | toy khom hyew |
| Can you speak more slowly? | Bạn có thể nói chậm hơn không? | bahn kaw tay noy chum hun khom |
| I need help | Tôi cần giúp đỡ | toy kun zoop duh |
| Nice to meet you | Rất vui được gặp bạn | zut voo-ee duhk gup bahn |
Vietnamese accents & dialects
Northern (Hanoi) and Southern (Ho Chi Minh City) Vietnamese differ in pronunciation and some vocabulary. Speaklu recognizes both main accents.
Who uses the Vietnamese to English translator
Travel in Vietnam
Bargain at markets, order phở and ride Grab in Hanoi, Da Nang and Saigon.
Vietnamese family abroad
Help family in the US, Australia and Europe talk with Vietnamese-speaking relatives.
Business & manufacturing
Talk with Vietnamese factories and partners live.
Vietnamese videos
Follow Vietnamese YouTube and TikTok with live English subtitles.
Frequently asked questions
Can Speaklu translate Vietnamese to English by voice?
Yes. Speak Vietnamese and Speaklu speaks the English translation out loud and shows it as text in under a second. It also works from English to Vietnamese.
Is the Vietnamese to English voice translator free?
Speaklu is free to download on the App Store, with a free trial for premium real-time translation features.
Can I translate Vietnamese audio to English?
Yes, for live audio. Speaklu's live subtitle mode translates Vietnamese audio from videos and streams playing on your phone in real time. It does not translate uploaded audio files.
Does Speaklu show a Vietnamese to English transcript?
Yes. Each translation appears as text, showing the original Vietnamese and the English translation.
Does Speaklu handle Vietnamese tones?
Yes. You speak English and Speaklu speaks the Vietnamese translation with correct tones.
Does Speaklu understand northern and southern Vietnamese?
Yes, both Hanoi and Saigon accents are supported.