Marathi speech to text transcription API

Marathi speech to text converts spoken Marathi into accurate written text using advanced speech to text technology powered by automatic speech recognition (ASR).

It enables organizations to transcribe meetings, interviews, broadcasts, customer interactions, and video content at scale, making spoken Marathi searchable, accessible, and reusable across digital workflows.

Marathi (मराठी) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by over 95 million people, primarily in the Indian state of Maharashtra, where it is the official language. The Marathi language contains a significant amount of vocabulary from Sanskrit. Written in the Devanagari script, Marathi is widely used across government, education, media, literature, and business. Marathi features three grammatical genders and a rich literary tradition dating back to the 13th century. Standard Marathi is the official and formal version used in administration and written communication. It has a long and rich literary tradition and plays a critical role in regional administration and communication.

Marathi presents challenges for speech recognition due to dialectal diversity, pronunciation variation, fast conversational speech, and frequent code-switching with Hindi and English. ASR models for Marathi are designed to handle complex words and grammar that challenge simpler converters. The technology behind Marathi speech recognition includes advanced machine learning models specifically trained on Marathi language patterns. Speechmatics’ models are trained on diverse, real-world audio to ensure consistent accuracy across accents, speaking styles, and acoustic environments. The system can recognize spoken words accurately, and the word error rate (WER) is a common metric used to evaluate the accuracy of Marathi speech recognition systems. To use Marathi speech recognition, you need a microphone and a good internet connection.

Marathi speech to text works by applying machine learning models that analyze audio signals, identify spoken words, and convert speech into structured text using AI-powered automatic transcription. To begin, users can start speaking into the mic or press the microphone button (mic button) to initiate transcription. For best results, speak naturally and clearly at a moderate pace, and avoid speaking too fast or with background noise. Make sure to speak directly into the mic and avoid speaking in noisy environments to help the software recognize your words accurately.

Modern ASR systems are trained on large volumes of natural speech, enabling accurate recognition of conversational language, regional pronunciation differences, hesitations, and overlapping speakers. Speechmatics supports both real-time and batch transcription for Marathi, processing voice recordings, audio files, and video content. Cloud processing enables real-time Marathi transcription as well as high-volume batch processing. Speaking in complete sentences helps the software better recognize the context of your words in Marathi.

The transcription pipeline breaks audio into phonetic units, predicts words using linguistic context, and generates readable transcripts with optional timestamps and speaker labels. Acoustic features such as Mel Frequency Cepstral Coefficients (MFCCs) help capture the unique characteristics of Marathi speech to deliver high transcription accuracy. You can edit your speech to Marathi text by enabling a Marathi typing keyboard.

Marathi voice to text transcription helps organizations unlock value from spoken content while reducing manual effort and turnaround time.

Key benefits include:

• Improved accessibility through captions and subtitles, supporting inclusive communication and multilingual reach

• Searchable audio and video archives for fast information discovery and knowledge management

• Increased productivity by automating transcription workflows and reducing manual documentation

• Scalable processing for high-volume audio and video content with multiple export formats

• Consistent accuracy across accents and real-world audio conditions

Marathi voice-driven transcription solutions are widely used in education, government services, media and broadcasting, customer support, and accessibility initiatives, particularly for regional language digitization.

Real-time Marathi transcription converts speech into text instantly as audio is streamed, enabling low-latency transcription for live scenarios such as meetings, interviews, classrooms, and broadcasts. For optimal real-time transcription, these tools typically require a microphone and a good internet connection. Cloud processing allows for real-time Marathi transcription as well as high-volume batch processing.

Speechmatics’ real-time capabilities, available via real-time transcription, process streaming audio with minimal delay while maintaining high accuracy.

The system is designed to handle natural speech patterns, interruptions, and background noise, though background noise and the quality of the microphone used can significantly affect the accuracy of Marathi speech to text services. For non-live scenarios, batch transcription offers the same level of accuracy for recorded files, optimized for scale and post-production workflows.

The Marathi Speech to Text API allows developers and enterprises to integrate transcription directly into applications and workflows using production-ready speech recognition.

Using the API, you can:

• Transcribe Marathi audio and video files at scale

• Stream live audio for real-time transcription

• Generate word-level timestamps and speaker diarization

• Output structured transcripts for search, analytics, subtitles, and translation

The API supports secure deployment across cloud, hybrid, or on-premises environments and integrates with enterprise workflows such as contact centers, meeting platforms, media processing, and AI voice agents.

### How do I transcribe Marathi video to text?

Speechmatics enables accurate transcription of spoken Marathi from video files, audio recordings, and voice inputs using enterprise-grade speech recognition.

How it works:

1. Upload your video or audio file via the Speechmatics platform or connect using the API

2. The speech recognition engine processes the audio in real time or batch mode

3. The spoken Marathi is converted into written transcribed text, capturing the speech into a digital text format with accuracy

4. Generate accurate transcripts with timestamps and speaker identification

5. Export text or subtitle files in multiple formats

This workflow is widely used across education, media, and public-sector environments to improve accessibility and content reuse.

### Do you provide free Marathi speech to text online?

Speechmatics offers Marathi speech-to-text through its web-based platform and API. New users can create an account and receive 8 hours of free transcription each month to evaluate accuracy and performance.

For continued usage, Speechmatics offers transparent pricing designed for both developers and enterprises.

You can access transcription features by signing in to the Speechmatics portal.

### Can I deploy it privately?

Yes. Marathi speech-to-text can be deployed in your own cloud environment or on-premises, providing full control over data security, privacy, and compliance.

### How accurate is your Marathi model?

The Marathi speech-to-text model achieves up to 96% word accuracy, outperforming alternatives such as Whisper and Deepgram. It supports advanced features including speaker diarization, word- and character-level timestamps, and audio-event tagging.

### Can speech-to-text handle noisy audio in Marathi?

Yes. The model is trained on real-world audio and performs reliably in noisy environments, including background conversations, imperfect recordings, and variable microphone quality.

### What is the difference between real-time and batch transcription?

Real-time transcription converts speech into text instantly as audio is streamed, making it suitable for live use cases. Batch transcription processes recorded files and is optimized for accuracy and scalability when immediate output is not required.

### What industries commonly use Marathi transcription?

Marathi speech to text is widely used across:

• Education and academic research

• Government and public-sector organizations

• Media and broadcasting

• Enterprises and internal communications

• Accessibility and compliance workflows

### What does the speech-to-text API return after I submit a transcription request?

When you submit an audio or video file for transcription, the API returns a JSON response containing details about the transcription job. This response includes a status field that indicates whether the job is still processing or has completed.

### What audio file formats can I upload for speech-to-text?

Speech-to-text supports common audio and video formats, including WAV, MP3, AAC, OGG, MPEG, AMR, M4A, MP4, and FLAC.