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Interview transcription with speaker labels in Dutch

Soniox App transcribes and summarizes conversations in real time and is built for journalists who need accurate records without manual note-taking. Speaker labels, action items, and searchable transcripts across 60+ languages. Works with Dutch and 60+ other languages.

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Free to start, with free credits added every week.

Every detail, captured automatically in Dutch

Conversations move fast and details slip through the cracks. Soniox App makes sure nothing gets lost. Get seamless Dutch transcriptions today.

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Find anything said

Every transcript is searchable. Look up a Dutch word or phrase and find the exact moment it was spoken.

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Know who said what

Speaker labels identify each Dutch-speaking participant automatically, making transcripts easy to follow.

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Notes ready when you are

Automatic summaries with key points, decisions, and action items are generated from every Dutch conversation.

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Action items extracted

Smart Scribe pulls out action items and decisions from Dutch conversations so nothing falls through the cracks.

Built for real conversations in Dutch

Smart Scribe handles the complexity of real speech so you can focus on the conversation. Handles Dutch across varieties like Hollandic and Brabantian.

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Speaker identification

Smart Scribe detects and separates Dutch speakers so you always know who said what.

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Built for long sessions

Smart Scribe handles extended Dutch meetings, interviews, and lectures without losing context or accuracy.

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Automatic summaries

Key points, decisions, and action items are extracted automatically from Dutch sessions.

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Context-aware accuracy

Smart Scribe understands Dutch professional vocabulary and context, producing transcripts that need minimal editing.

Dutch at a glance

Key facts about Dutch.

Nederlands

native name

24 million

speakers worldwide

3

countries where spoken

Dutch is spoken in Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname. Soniox App is trained on real-world Dutch speech from multiple regions and accents.

Dutch transcription accuracy

Soniox App is powered by next-gen speech AI model developed inhouse by Soniox. The table below shows how Soniox AI performs on Dutch transcription compared to 8 other providers.

ProviderWER (Dutch)Accuracy
Soniox#19.4%90.6%
AssemblyAI10.6%89.4%
ElevenLabs11.2%88.8%
Speechmatics11.6%88.4%
AWS12%88.0%
Deepgram12.1%87.9%
Azure14.4%85.6%
OpenAI14.6%85.4%
Google23.2%76.8%

Word error rate (WER) measures how many words a speech-to-text engine gets wrong. Lower is better.

Soniox outperforms AssemblyAI, ElevenLabs, Speechmatics, AWS, Deepgram, Azure, OpenAI, and Google on Dutch transcription accuracy.

Soniox App: The all-in-one AI speech toolkit

Smart Scribe, Translator, and Voice Typing cover three ways people work with speech.

Smart Scribe

Caption Dutch conversations live

App feature Smart Scribe
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Translator

Translate Dutch and 60+ other languages live

App feature Translator
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Voice Typing

Speak to type in Dutch

App feature Voice Typing
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One app. Everything you do with voice in Dutch.

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Transcribe conversations in real time with Soniox.

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Free to start, with free credits added every week.

Learn everything Soniox can do

Need more details? The Soniox Help Center provides complete documentation for the app, including guides, videos, screenshots, and feature walkthroughs.

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Private by default

Soniox never stores your recordings and never uses your audio to train models. Everything is processed securely in real-time, then gone.

Dutch language trivia

Hallo - that's how you say hello in Dutch.

History and background

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    Dutch was the language of colonial administration in Indonesia, South Africa, and parts of the Caribbean.

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    Afrikaans, spoken in South Africa, evolved from 17th-century Dutch dialects.

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    The Dutch Spelling Act of 2005 standardizes spelling across the Netherlands and Belgium.

Distinctive features

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    Dutch uses compound words extensively, sometimes creating very long words — e.g., "arbeidsongeschiktheidsverzekering."

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    The diminutive suffix "-je" is extremely productive and used far more broadly than in other Germanic languages.

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    Dutch distinguishes between "de" and "het" as definite articles based on grammatical gender.

Dialects and varieties

HollandicBrabantianFlemishLimburgish

Official language in

NetherlandsBelgiumSurinameArubaCuraçaoSint Maarten

Related languages we support

Frequently asked questions about Dutch interview transcription with speaker labels

Does Soniox App work for Dutch speakers across different countries?arrow_downward
Yes. Dutch is spoken across Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, and every region has its own accent, pace, and everyday vocabulary. Soniox App is trained on real-world Dutch speech from multiple regions, so it stays accurate whether you are at home or traveling to another Dutch-speaking country.
How well does Soniox App handle Dutch as it is actually spoken day to day?arrow_downward
Very well. Dutch has 24 million speakers across 3 countries, and it sounds noticeably different depending on where you are. Most tools are trained on one standardized accent and struggle the moment speech gets regional, fast, or casual. Soniox App is trained on real-world Dutch from multiple regions, so it stays accurate regardless of who is speaking or where they are from.
How accurate is Soniox for Dutch compared to other providers?arrow_downward
Soniox achieves a 9.4% word error rate for Dutch, outperforming AssemblyAI, ElevenLabs, Speechmatics, and 5 other providers in independent benchmarks. Lower word error rate means fewer mistakes in your transcripts.
What writing system does Dutch use?arrow_downward
Dutch is written in the Latin script. The script uses diacritical marks to convey additional phonetic information. Soniox App handles Dutch text natively, including all script-specific characters.
Does Soniox handle different Dutch dialects?arrow_downward
Dutch has several recognized varieties, including Hollandic, Brabantian, Flemish, and Limburgish. Soniox is trained on diverse Dutch speech data, so it handles regional variation and dialectal differences effectively.
What language family does Dutch belong to?arrow_downward
Dutch belongs to the Indo-European > Germanic > West Germanic language family. Among the languages Soniox supports, related languages include Afrikaans, German, and English. Understanding these linguistic relationships helps Soniox deliver better accuracy across language families.
What is Soniox App?arrow_downward
Soniox App is a real-time speech app that turns spoken conversations into text and translations instantly. You can transcribe, translate, dictate, and summarize speech across 60+ languages — live, as people speak.
Does Smart Scribe work in real-time?arrow_downward
Yes. Smart Scribe transcribes and processes speech as it's spoken, without waiting for pauses or the end of a conversation.
Does Smart Scribe identify who is speaking?arrow_downward
Yes. Smart Scribe detects and separates speakers, making transcripts easier to read and follow.
Is my audio or data stored?arrow_downward
No. Soniox App never stores your audio or uses it to train models. Text outputs are stored only to provide the service to you and are never used for model training.
Is Soniox App free to use?arrow_downward
Yes. Soniox App offers free usage to get started, with paid plans available for unlimited and advanced features.