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

Speech to text (also called automatic speech recognition, or ASR) converts spoken Tagalog 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 Tagalog speech to text?

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

Which Deepgram models support Tagalog speech to text?

Deepgram supports Tagalog 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 Tagalog in real time?

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

Does Deepgram support automatic language detection for Tagalog?

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 Tagalog transcripts?

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

How accurate is Deepgram for Tagalog 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 Tagalog Speech-to-Text API?

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

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Tagalog Language Overview

Speakers: 28–33 million native speakers, 75–90+ million total speakers

Regions: Philippines (Metro Manila, Luzon), United States (California, Hawaii), Saudi Arabia, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Japan, Australia

Dialects: Manila-based standard Tagalog (Filipino), Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Bataan, Quezon

Writing system: Latin alphabet (Abakada script, expanded for Filipino), historically Baybayin

Language family: Austronesian language family, Central Philippine languages, Malayo-Polynesian branch

Tagalog is widely used across the Philippines as a national lingua franca and in major diaspora communities in North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, making it a key language for call center analytics, BPO customer support AI, healthcare communication, media captioning, multilingual voice agents, and educational technology platforms.