Learn how to automatically translate Apple Music lyrics and show pronunciation on your iPhone or iPad to better understand and sing along to foreign songs.
Apple Music lyric translation and pronunciation require iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. The updates are currently being tested, with public releases expected in September. Neither feature is available on macOS Tahoe 26.
With lyrics translation, you’ll finally know the meaning of that Spanish-language ballad that you can’t get out of your head. And with onscreen pronunciation, singing along to K-pop tracks will be easier even if you don’t speak Korean.
Lyrics translation is available for select songs in these languages: English to Chinese (Simplified), English to Japanese, Korean to Chinese (Simplified), Korean to English, Korean to Japanese, and Spanish to English. Follow along as we show you how to automatically translate Apple Music lyrics and show pronunciation.
Translate Apple Music lyrics and show pronunciation
- Open the built-in Music app on your iPhone or iPad and play a foreign song in a supported language.
- Go to the Now Playing screen and tap the Lyrics button in the bottom-left corner.
- If the lyrics translation and pronunciation aren’t displayed automatically, hit the Translate icon in the top-left corner above the scrubber and choose Show Translation and Show Pronunciation in the menu.
Here’s how both these things look:
No translation and pronunciation options?
Lyrics translation and pronunciation are restricted to the language pairs mentioned above. Translated lyrics and pronunciation are not available for all songs in a supported language. Also, locally synced tracks don’t support these features.
If lyrics translation and pronunciation don’t work for you, check your iPhone’s internet connection. Next, go to Settings > App > Music > Larger Text and select Lyrics, then return to the lyrics screen in the Music app and you should see a Show Pronunciation button.
These new Apple Music features are sure to be a big hit with folks who like to listen to songs in foreign languages, like K-pop fans.
Do more with Apple Music on iOS 26
Our WWDC26 roundup highlights several new features for the built-in Music app on iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. For example, you can now pin several of your favorite tracks to the top of the app for quick access.
The Music app also gained an AI-powered DJ feature, AutoMix, which seamlessly transitions from one song to the next using time stretching and beat matching. It joins the existing crossfade option, which is now available on the HomePod.
How do you like the ability to show translated lyrics in the Music app and sing along with onscreen pronunciation? Are you going to try these features during your next karaoke session, do you think? Let us know in the comments down below!