# Forvo Pronunciation

> Global pronunciation dictionary with native speaker recordings in over 450 languages. (iPhone/iPad app by Forvo Media SL.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forvo-pronunciation/id375819093 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Forvo Media SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/375819096)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 504 App Store ratings · 789 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 58 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), European Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2010-06-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forvo-pronunciation/id375819093/reviews.md

## What is Forvo Pronunciation?

Improve your pronunciation with Forvo! Forvo Pronunciation App lets you listen, request and record pronunciations in more than 450 languages.


With Forvo, you can search for words and listen to pronunciations recorded by authentic native speakers of the language you require. And it's not just the world's most spoken languages such as English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, French, German, Japa+nese, or Italian, you can also search for words in Kabyle, Bashkir, Tamil and many, many others.

Features:



* Search for words and listen to pronunciations from native speakers.
* English pronunciations, French pronunciations, German pronunciations, Chinese pronunciations, Spanish pronunciations and hundreds more.
* More than 7 million pronunciations available.
* Compare different accents for the same word in the same language.
* Listen to male or female voices.
* Keep track of your recently listened pronunciations.
* Works with your forvo.com account.
* Record pronunciations in your native language and help fellow learners!
* Learn to pronounce properly in more than 450 languages.
* Dark mode so your eyes don't get tired.
* Follow the pronunciations of those users whose voices you like the most.
* French as a new interface language




Forvo also allows you to compare the way a word is pronounced in different accents from the same language. Forvo guarantees that you are always listening to pronunciations by native speakers. You can listen to these pronunciations by both female and male speakers and you can also adapt Forvo to your own requirements.



Join the biggest pronunciation network in the world.

## Key features

- Native speaker pronunciations
- Over 450 languages supported
- Compare different accents
- Record your own pronunciations
- Searchable word database
- Dark mode

## Chart rankings

- #19 in Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

## What do users think of Forvo Pronunciation?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great pronunciation resource
- 👍 Variety of pronunciations by native speakers
- 💡 Helpful for language learning
- 👍 Useful app overall

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable login and sign-up process
- 🐛 Limited vocabulary coverage for some languages
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable performance

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes when searching for words
- Unable to log in or create an account
- Pronunciations fail to play or load
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to download pronunciations for offline use
- Improve navigation and search functionality
- Implement a 'stay signed in' option
- Add support for landscape mode on tablets
- Expand vocabulary coverage for more languages

## Recent user reviews (10 of 789)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forvo-pronunciation/id375819093/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Audio doesn't play

*2026-08-11, version 4.2.2*

Love the website but the app doesn't play audio.

### 1/5 — No longer working on iPhone

*2026-08-02, version 4.2.2*

I loved this app for a long time, but a few months ago an update caused it to start working, and I haven't been able to use it since. iPhone 15 user, so it's definitely an app issue.

### 1/5 — Nul

*2026-07-31*

On ne peut même pas entrer dans l’application. 
C’est du vol!

**Developer response:** Bonjour, et désolés pour la gêne occasionnée. La version 4.2.3 corrige les problèmes les plus signalés, dont les prononciations qui ne se lançaient pas sur iPhone. Mettez à jour et réessayez. Si quelque chose ne va toujours pas, écrivez-nous à info@forvo.com : nous lisons tous les messages. Merci de votre patience.

### 2/5 — 用不了

*2026-07-19*

点击单词没反应，没有发音。白买了用不了

**Developer response:** 您好，非常抱歉给您带来不便，这是我们这边的问题。在部分 iPhone 上，当静音开关打开时，应用无法播放发音。该问题已在 4.2.3 版本中修复，请更新后重试。如果仍有问题，请写信到 info@forvo.com，我们会协助您。感谢您的耐心等待。

### 3/5 — 소리가 너무 작아요

*2026-07-08*

발음이 거의 안 들려요. 폰이랑 아이패드 둘다 동일...

### 1/5 — Location required

*2026-07-04*

Another cash grab. You can’t listen unless you sign up, can’t sign up without giving your location under the guise of “we need to know your accent”. I’m not interested in recording so you don’t need my location.  One’s location is not a def indicator of accent either. I live in a mid Atlantic city yet there are people from the south, the north, the Midwest, other countries and they all speak with their native accents yet they live here in my city. Bogus.

### 2/5 — Не проигрывает аудио

*2026-07-03, version 4.2.2*

Очень полезное приложение, достойное высокой похвалы. 
После обновления перестало воспроизводиться аудио, то есть сам смысл этого приложения обнулён. Очень жду исправления.

Upd: Прошло около месяца, но тут без изменений —  аудио проигрывает только через браузер. 
И опытным путем установил, что приложение из appstore воспроизводит только когда подключены наушники.

### 1/5 — やめた方がいい

*2026-06-24*

全然使えないアプリ、sign in もsign upもできん、なんでこんなアプリが存在する？お金の無駄使い

### 1/5 — Recordings don’t play

*2026-06-24*

The app stopped working: I hit the play button but the audio does play. This is the main feature of the app and it doesn’t work properly.

**Developer response:** Hi, and sorry for the trouble — this one was on us. On some iPhones the app stayed silent when the ring switch was off. It is fixed in version 4.2.3: please update and try again. If anything still doesn't work, write to us at info@forvo.com and we'll help you out. Thanks for your patience.

### 2/5 — Not working

*2026-06-23, version 4.2.2*

I play the audio and there is no sound. It’s not working. Please fix it.

## Frequently asked questions about Forvo Pronunciation

### What does the Forvo Pronunciation App do?

This app allows you to listen to pronunciations of words recorded by native speakers in over 450 languages. You can search for specific words and hear how they are spoken authentically. It also enables you to compare different accents for the same word and even record your own pronunciations to contribute to the global network.

### What are the key features of Forvo Pronunciation?

Key features include access to over 7 million pronunciations from native speakers, support for more than 450 languages, the ability to compare male and female voices and different accents, a search function for words, and the option to record your own pronunciations. It also offers a dark mode and syncs with your forvo.com account.

### Is Forvo Pronunciation free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. The description indicates that it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

### What languages and accents can I find pronunciations for?

You can find pronunciations in over 450 languages, including major world languages like English, Spanish, Chinese, and French, as well as less common ones. The app also allows you to compare different accents for the same word within a single language, providing a rich variety of audio examples.

### Who is this app best suited for?

This app is ideal for language learners who want to perfect their spoken accuracy, travelers preparing for trips abroad, or anyone interested in the nuances of pronunciation across different languages and dialects. It's also a valuable tool for linguists and language enthusiasts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.3 — 2026-08-20

- Pronunciations now play even when your iPhone is set to silent.
- Fixed a blank profile screen for accounts without a location.
- Fixed a display issue in your account details.
- Stability improvements.

### 4.2.2 — 2026-03-17

Corrections and functionality adjustments

### 4.1.2 — 2023-03-30

Increased app personalization for users.

### 4.1 — 2022-08-11

- Possibility to delete account from the app.
- Simplification of the user registration process.
- Usability improvements.
- Error correction.

### 4.0.4 — 2022-05-10

- Improvements and corrections

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