Soniox named best-in-class STT for voice agents
Soniox App

Real-time translation for asking directions in Greek

Soniox App translates speech in real time, word by word, across 60+ languages and is built for travelers who work across language barriers. Conversations flow naturally with no waiting. Works with Greek and 60+ other languages.

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Free to start, with free credits added every week.

Speak your language, be understood in theirs in Greek

Language barriers slow down conversations and create misunderstandings. Soniox App removes them. Get seamless Greek transcriptions today.

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Cross-border collaboration

Work with Greek-speaking teams, clients, and partners without language getting in the way.

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Works everywhere

Use Translator for Greek on your phone, tablet, or computer — wherever conversations happen.

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Connect with anyone

Have meaningful conversations with Greek speakers regardless of the language barrier. No preparation needed.

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Read translations live

Greek translations appear on screen in real time so both sides of the conversation can follow along.

Translation that keeps up with conversation in Greek

Soniox App translates as people speak, not after they finish. Handles Greek across varieties like Demotic Greek and Pontic Greek.

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Automatic language detection

Switch between Greek and other languages naturally mid-sentence without changing any settings.

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Zero delay

Translation happens as Greek words are spoken — not sentence by sentence — so conversations feel natural.

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No manual setup

Just start speaking Greek. Soniox App detects the language and translates automatically without configuration.

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Multi-language groups

Handle conversations mixing Greek and other languages. Each participant sees translations in their language.

Greek at a glance

Key facts about Greek.

Ελληνικά

native name

14 million

speakers worldwide

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countries where spoken

Greek is spoken in Greece and Cyprus. Soniox App is trained on real-world Greek speech from multiple regions and accents.

Greek 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 Greek transcription compared to 8 other providers.

ProviderWER (Greek)Accuracy
Soniox#17.4%92.6%
Speechmatics9.5%90.5%
ElevenLabs9.8%90.2%
Google10.3%89.7%
Azure13.2%86.8%
OpenAI15.9%84.1%
AWS17.1%82.9%
Deepgram17.4%82.6%
AssemblyAI31.1%68.9%

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

Soniox outperforms Speechmatics, ElevenLabs, Google, Azure, OpenAI, AWS, Deepgram, and AssemblyAI on Greek 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 Greek conversations live

App feature Smart Scribe
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Translator

Translate Greek and 60+ other languages live

App feature Translator
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Voice Typing

Speak to type in Greek

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

Get started free

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.

Learn how to use Smart Scribe, Translator, Voice Typing, and more.

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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.

Greek language trivia

Γεια σας - that's how you say hello in Greek.

History and background

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    Greek has the longest documented history of any Indo-European language, spanning over 3,400 years.

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    The Greek alphabet, developed around 800 BCE, was the first to use separate letters for vowels and consonants.

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    Ancient Greek was the lingua franca of the Eastern Mediterranean and the language of foundational Western philosophy and science.

Distinctive features

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    Modern Greek retains the Greek alphabet, one of the oldest alphabets still in use.

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    Greek uses a polytonic system with accent marks; the modern standard uses a simplified monotonic system.

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    Greek forms its own independent branch within the Indo-European family, with no close relatives.

Dialects and varieties

Demotic GreekPontic GreekCappadocian GreekCretan GreekCypriot Greek

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Frequently asked questions about Greek real-time translation for asking directions

Does Soniox App work for Greek speakers across different countries?arrow_downward
Yes. Greek is spoken across Greece and Cyprus, and every region has its own accent, pace, and everyday vocabulary. Soniox App is trained on real-world Greek speech from multiple regions, so it stays accurate whether you are at home or traveling to another Greek-speaking country.
How well does Soniox App handle Greek as it is actually spoken day to day?arrow_downward
Very well. Greek has 14 million speakers across 2 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 Greek from multiple regions, so it stays accurate regardless of who is speaking or where they are from.
How accurate is Soniox for Greek compared to other providers?arrow_downward
Soniox achieves a 7.4% word error rate for Greek, outperforming Speechmatics, ElevenLabs, Google, and 5 other providers in independent benchmarks. Lower word error rate means fewer mistakes in your transcripts.
What writing system does Greek use?arrow_downward
Greek is written in the Greek script. The script uses diacritical marks to convey additional phonetic information. Soniox App handles Greek text natively, including all script-specific characters.
Does Soniox handle different Greek dialects?arrow_downward
Greek has several recognized varieties, including Demotic Greek, Pontic Greek, Cappadocian Greek, Cretan Greek, and others. Soniox is trained on diverse Greek speech data, so it handles regional variation and dialectal differences effectively.
What language family does Greek belong to?arrow_downward
Greek belongs to the Indo-European > Hellenic language family. 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 Soniox App provide real-time translation?arrow_downward
Yes. Soniox App translates speech word by word as it's spoken — without waiting for the end of a sentence — so conversations stay natural and uninterrupted.
Is Soniox App a voice interpreter?arrow_downward
Yes. Soniox App works like a live voice interpreter, showing instant translations on screen. It supports one-way and two-way conversations between any supported languages.
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.