Second opinion on unsure wordsBeta

Second opinion on unsure words is an experimental setting in Speechy for Mac. When the Parakeet voice model isn't sure about a word, Speechy also runs the clip through Apple Speech on your Mac and keeps the result that is clearly more confident. Turn it on in Settings, Audio.

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How to use Second opinion on unsure words

  1. Use Parakeet

    It works with a Parakeet voice model.

  2. Turn it on

    In Settings, Audio, switch on Second opinion on unsure words.

  3. Dictate as usual

    Clips with an unsure word get a second listen before they're typed.

What you say, what Speechy does

Try it out.

In Speechy, Settings, Audio. It's off until you turn it on.

Questions

No. Apple Speech also runs on your Mac.

It needs a Parakeet voice model and on-device Apple Speech, which you enable in Settings, Permissions. Your choice is saved until both are ready.

Only clips with an unsure word get the extra pass. Everything else is typed as usual.

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