22 languages available on Houndify platform
Apr 21, 2021
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Houndify Voice AI Platform Expanded to Include 22 Languages

Team SoundHound

The Houndify Voice AI platform—powering Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Pandora, Snapchat, and more—has been expanded to include 22 of the world’s most popular languages. Now, developers employing Houndify can add conversational intelligence to their products and services for users across the globe. 

The availability of 22 languages is part of an expansion plan to include more than 100 languages and variations for Houndify users. The growing language library reflects a commitment to provide the most comprehensive voice AI solution to brands and their users everywhere.

As a global provider of advanced voice AI for automotive, telecom, hospitality, restaurants, financial services, and voice-enabled mobile apps, SoundHound Inc. has emerged as the preeminent independent provider of custom voice AI technology. In support of a growing list of international partners across industries, we’ve worked to continually expand our language library, content domain libraries, and opportunities to increase the business value of voice AI investments.

Houndify’s unmatched accuracy and speed in voice recognition is the result of a combination of breakthrough Speech-to-Meaning® and Deep Meaning Understanding™ technologies. Advancements in Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) and Natural Language Understanding (NLU) enable the Houndify Voice AI platform to track speech in real-time—understanding the meaning even before the user has finished speaking and delivering the smartest voice experience possible.

In addition to language expansion, key ASR features such as long-form transcription and customized vocabularies are helping to add value for companies looking for speech recognition solutions with global reach. Leveraging Houndify’s breakthrough NLU in combination with its ASR technology provides endless possibilities for speech-to-text requirements.

Global companies seeking to create omnichannel voice experiences can now access the majority of the languages their customers speak, including Spanish, Portuguese, French, Indian-accented English, German, Dutch, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian, Polish, Swedish, Arabic, Turkish, Hebrew, and more. 

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Developers interested in exploring the Houndify platform can visit Houndify.com to register for a free account or talk to us about how we can help you bring your voice strategy to life. Interested in learning more about the news, trends, and best practices for voice AI strategies and implementation? Visit our blog.

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