Multilingual Speech Recognition: An In-Depth Review of Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions

Speech is essential in communication because it allows people to convey their thoughts, feelings, and ideas in different languages. However, due to the complexities of multilingual speech, it might be difficult to recognize each word in its associated language correctly. Fortunately, thanks to technological improvements, various automatic speech-to-text tools are available that can translate diverse languages into the required output language, hence decreasing linguistic barriers during communication. This review article aims to offer an overview of the many applications, problems, and methodologies utilized in developing multilingual speech-to-text technology. The report will also look at possible areas for future advancement and development of this technology. Overall, the presentation will emphasize the critical role that multilingual speech-to-text technology may play in breaking down language barriers and facilitating cross-linguistic communication.