Apple Music has introduced lyric translations and phonetic speaking so that listeners can follow the songs in foreign languages. This element makes the process of learning what a song means and singing it in the correct pronunciation easier. The tools work well for many popular songs, and they are simple to use on a modern iPhone or iPad.
Open Apple Music App
Listen to Apple Music on your iPhone or iPad. Play the song you want to see. Tap the playback area to view the player controls. Tap the small quote mark icon near the controls to open the lyric view. In many tracks, you will see time-synced lyrics that move with the music.
Show Lyric Translations
When the lyric view is open, look for the translation option. Tap the translation control to show a line-by-line translation in your device language. The translations follow the synced lyrics, so you can read the translation as the song plays. The same lyric panel also shows pronunciation guides when they are available.
How the Features Behave
Translations appear line by line alongside the synced lyrics. Pronunciation displays as a phonetic guide under the lyric lines when Apple has provided one. These options are controlled by the lyric panel in the player. Changes to your device preferred language can affect which translation appears. Not every song has a translation or a pronunciation guide. Songs from major labels and new releases are most likely to have full support.
What Devices Support This
The tools were introduced with Apple Music updates on recent iPhone and iPad software versions. Many users will see the new options on recent iPhone and iPad models. Support and rollout may vary by region and by song. The library of translated tracks will expand over time.
Simple Steps to Follow
Open Apple Music on an iPhone or iPad. Play the track you want to read. Tap the quote icon to open the lyrics. Use the translation control to switch to translated lines. Use the pronunciation display to see phonetic guides for each line when available. Tap Close when you are done.
Extra Tips for a Smoother Experience
Always update Apple Music and iOS, and watch new features of lyricisms appear. Use well-lit and quiet listening settings when you want to read and sing at the same time. Try songs that are popular or recently released for the best chance at full translations and pronunciation guides. Check your preferred language settings in the device settings to choose which language translations appear in.