Pollyglot
Overview
AI-powered translation app using GPT-4o-mini for high-quality translations across 20 languages. Features automatic language detection, formality selector (neutral/formal/casual), alternative phrasings, pronunciation guides for non-Latin scripts, text-to-speech, voice input, translation history (last 50), CSV export, and dark mode.
Challenge
Most translation tools are either too basic (single output) or too expensive. Building nuanced translation with cultural context and audio in one clean UI.
Solution
GPT-4o-mini provides alternative phrasings and formality-aware translations. Phonetic pronunciation guides for Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean. Speech-to-text input, text-to-speech playback, auto-save history, CSV export.
Impact
Covers 20 languages with formality awareness. Pronunciation guides make non-Latin scripts accessible. Voice input + TTS creates a full two-way conversation aid.
