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Set a primary language for best accuracy, or use Auto when you switch languages between recordings. Utter supports over 50 languages, with automatic language detection and optional translation capabilities.

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Supported Languages

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Language Settings

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Automatic Detection

If you set your language to Auto in settings, Utter will automatically detect the language you’re speaking. This works well when:
  • You consistently speak one language
  • You switch languages between recordings

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Setting a Primary Language

For better accuracy, set your primary language:
1

Open Settings

Click Utter in the menu bar and choose Settings.
2

Go to Language

Open the Language section.
3

Select Language

Choose your primary language from the dropdown.
What to expect: New recordings are transcribed using your selected language.
Setting a primary language improves transcription accuracy and speed, especially for languages that sound similar.

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Translation

You can translate your speech to any language using custom modes.

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How to Set Up Translation

1

Create a Custom Mode

Go to the main screen and create a new mode.
2

Name Your Mode

Give it a clear name like “Translate to Spanish”.
3

Set Mode Instructions

In the mode instructions, write: Translate to Spanish (or your target language).
4

Use the Mode

Select the mode before dictating.
What to expect: The output text is translated to the target language you specified. If that did not work: Edit the mode instructions to be explicit, for example: Translate all output to Spanish only.
You can speak in any supported language. Utter transcribes first, then applies the mode instructions to translate.

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Language-Specific Tips

Works best with clear pronunciation. Supports US, UK, and Australian accents.
Supports Mandarin and Cantonese. Outputs in Simplified Chinese by default.
Automatically handles Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana output.
Supports Modern Standard Arabic and many regional dialects.