What is Marathi speech to text and how does it work?

Speech to text (also called automatic speech recognition, or ASR) converts spoken Marathi audio into written text. Deepgram processes the audio signal, detects speech in real time, and returns structured transcript data through an API. Developers use it for applications like voice agents, call analytics, captioning, and searchable media.

Does Deepgram support Marathi speech to text?

Yes. Deepgram supports automatic speech recognition (ASR) for Marathi audio. You can transcribe real-time or prerecorded audio by setting `language=mr` in your API request.

Which Deepgram models support Marathi speech to text?

Deepgram supports Marathi in the Nova model family. Model availability may vary by language, so check the Models & Languages page for the latest support details.

Can Deepgram transcribe Marathi in real time?

Yes. Deepgram provides low-latency streaming transcription for Marathi, suitable for live voice agents, call analytics, captioning, and other real-time applications.

Does Deepgram support automatic language detection for Marathi?

Deepgram offers automatic language detection for many languages. You can enable it with `detect_language=true`. See the Language Detection documentation for the full list of supported languages.

Can Deepgram handle audio with multiple languages or code-switching?

Yes. Deepgram supports multilingual transcription and code-switching when using Nova's multilingual models. Set `language=multi` to enable it. See the Models & Languages page for supported languages.

What features are supported for Marathi transcripts?

Deepgram supports timestamps, punctuation, diarization, numeral formatting, filler-word detection, redaction, and more — all through the API.

How accurate is Deepgram for Marathi speech to text?

Accuracy depends on model choice, audio quality, and domain. Nova models deliver state-of-the-art accuracy, and you can improve results further using Keyterm Prompting or Custom Models.

How do I get started with Deepgram's Marathi Speech-to-Text API?

Sign up for a free Deepgram account to access your API key. You can test Marathi transcription instantly in the Playground , or call the API directly by sending audio to `/v1/listen` with `language=mr`. Starter apps and code examples are available on GitHub.

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Marathi Language Overview

Speakers: Over 83 million native speakers

Regions: Maharashtra, Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, with diaspora communities in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and United Arab Emirates

Dialects: Standard Marathi and regional variations (specific dialect documentation limited in available research)

Writing system: Devanagari script

Language family: Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European family

Marathi is the third most widely spoken language in India, representing approximately 6.86% of the country's population. As the predominant language of Maharashtra and surrounding regions, Marathi is widely used across government services, education, media, entertainment, and business operations, making it essential for call center analytics, customer support automation, media captioning, voice-enabled applications, and multilingual contact center solutions serving India's western regions.