IgboSpeech API
Artificial Intelligence
IgboSpeech is an automatic speech recognition (ASR) API built exclusively for the Igbo language, developed by the IgboAPI team as part of their broader mission to create digital language infrastructure for Igbo. It accepts Igbo audio files or real-time speech input and transcribes them to text using machine learning models trained on Igbo speech corpora, supporting both batch and real-time use cases.
IgboSpeech API Highlights
IgboSpeech API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.
Authentication
None / Open
Rate Limit
Not published
Sandbox Mode
✓ Available
Webhooks
Not verified yet
Supported Regions
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya
NigeriaGhanaKenyaIgboSpeech API Services
Speech-to-Text (ASR)Real-Time / Streaming TranscriptionNigerian Language Support
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IgboSpeech API is best for:
Developers, researchers, and educators who need automatic transcription for the Igbo language the only ASR API dedicated to Igbo
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API Pricing Model
- to use open research project with no published pricing
IgboSpeech API Core Features & Capabilities
Not Supported
Text-to-Speech (TTS)Subtitle Export (SRT / VTT)Speaker DiarizationTimestamp SupportCustom Vocabulary / Language Model
Required Access Documents for IgboSpeech API
- API AccessOptionalThe web interface is open; check speech.igboapi.com for current API access options
Different IgboSpeech API use cases
- Igbo-language app voice input:Add voice-to-text input to apps targeting southeastern Nigerian Igbo speakers the only ASR API that supports the Igbo language natively
- Igbo content accessibility:Automatically transcribe Igbo-language video, podcast, and oral history recordings for subtitling, archiving, and digital accessibility
- Igbo NLP research:Use as a transcription data source for natural language processing research on the Igbo language, contributing to the growth of Igbo digital resources