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

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

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

Which Deepgram models support Tamil speech to text?

Deepgram supports Tamil 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 Tamil in real time?

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

Does Deepgram support automatic language detection for Tamil?

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 Tamil transcripts?

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

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

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

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Tamil Language Overview

Speakers: 86 million native speakers globally

Regions: Tamil Nadu and Puducherry (India), Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia

Dialects: Tamil Nadu Tamil, Sri Lankan Tamil, Malaysian Tamil, Singapore Tamil

Writing system: Tamil script

Language family: Dravidian language family (Southern Tamil-Kannada branch)

Tamil is widely used across India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Malaysia, making it a key language for call analytics, customer support AI, media captioning, healthcare documentation, legal services, and multilingual voice agents.