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Speech-to-Text Application In Few Lines of JavaScript and HTML
In this article, we will create a speech-to-text application using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS with just a few lines of code.
There are many tools that can convert speech into text, but here, we will make our own speech-to-text app using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. We’ll use a browser’s SpeechRecognition API, which is already built into most web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
What is the SpeechRecognition API?
The SpeechRecognition API allows web applications to convert spoken words into text using a browser’s built-in speech recognition service. It supports real-time speech input, language selection, and various events to handle speech detection and results. For more detailed information, visit the MDN Web Docs on SpeechRecognition.
Let’s get started!
Design the structure of the app with an HTML layout.
First, create an HTML file, which will be the layout (structure) of our app. I’ll keep it simple so you can understand it easily. You can add extra design to make it look nicer if you like.
<html>
<head>
<title>Voice to Text</title>
</head>
<body>
<button id="startButton">Start Voice Input</button>
<button…
