Dictating emails

Hey there Gram1122,

Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities. To get started, do you only experience issues with dictating text in the Mail app, or are other apps affected as well? If the issue is occurring in multiple apps, we'd recommend going through the steps in the following resource to ensure that your mics are working as expected, and you're able to hear yourself clearly: If the microphones on your iPhone aren't working - Apple Support

Clear the microphones

1. Remove any screen protectors, films, or cases from your iPhone.

2. Clear any debris from the openings of your iPhone. 

If people can't hear you on phone or FaceTime calls

1. Open the Voice Memos app. 

2. Tap the Record button , speak at the bottom of your phone, then stop the recording. 

3. When you play back the memo, you should hear your voice clearly.

If people can't hear you when you're using speakerphone 

1. Open the Camera app.

2. Record a video while speaking at the top of your iPhone.

3. Tap the camera chooser  to switch to the other camera. Then record another video while speaking at the top of your iPhone.

4. When you play back the videos, you should hear your voice clearly.

If the microphone doesn't work in a specific app

1. Go to Settings > Privacy > Microphone.

2. Make sure that the app is enabled.

3. If the app has permission to access your microphone, or if it isn't listed, contact the app developer.

Keep us updated on the results, and we'll continue from there.

Take care!

Hi Gram1122,

Contacting Apple Support is the best path forward to resolve this issue. They will be best equipped to address this:

Contact - Official Apple Support

Cheers!