Languages with Auto-Punctuation in iOS 16

Apple’s iOS 16 update brought a major upgrade to the built-in Dictation feature by introducing automatic punctuation, allowing users to speak naturally without having to say "comma" or "period" aloud. This guide provides the complete list of supported languages and regional dialects that feature auto-punctuation in iOS 16, along with the device requirements needed to use it.

Hardware Requirements

To use automatic punctuation in iOS 16, your device must be equipped with an A12 Bionic chip or later. Compatible iPhone models include:

  • iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR
  • iPhone 11 series
  • iPhone 12 series
  • iPhone 13 series
  • iPhone 14 series
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation and later)

Supported Languages and Dialects

The following languages and regional variants support automatic punctuation in iOS 16 Dictation:

  • Arabic: Saudi Arabia
  • Cantonese: Hong Kong
  • Chinese (Mandarin): China mainland, Taiwan
  • English: Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States
  • French: Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland
  • German: Austria, Germany, Switzerland
  • Italian: Italy, Switzerland
  • Japanese: Japan
  • Korean: South Korea
  • Russian: Russia
  • Spanish: Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Spain, United States
  • Turkish: Turkey

How to Enable Auto-Punctuation

If your device and language meet the requirements, the feature is usually enabled by default. To verify or toggle the setting:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap General, then select Keyboard.
  3. Scroll down to the Dictation section.
  4. Toggle the switch next to Auto-Punctuation to the on position.