Getting started with Watson Speech services

You can use Watson Speech to Text to transcribe written text from spoken audio. The service leverages machine learning to combine knowledge of grammar, language structure, and the composition of audio and voice signals to accurately transcribe the human voice. You can use the service for applications that you need to extract high-quality speech transcripts for use cases such as call centers, custom care, agent assistance, and similar solutions. For more information about the service, see About Watson Speech to Text.

You can use Watson Text to Speech to synthesize natural-sounding speech from written text. The service streams the results back to the client with minimal delay. You can use the service for voice-driven and screenless applications, where audio is the preferred method of output. For more information about the service, see About Watson Text to Speech.