5 ways to translate audio into different languages

Although billions of people speak English globally, you should know that more people communicate in other languages. Speakers of other dialects also use the Internet, social media platforms, etc.

So, you need to publish and share your business’s content in other languages because it opens the doors to many more opportunities. When you market your product or services to consumers who speak different languages, it is called multilingual content marketing.

A multilingual marketing strategy focuses on businesses translating their marketing materials across multiple languages while at the same time keeping the original information intact.

This article provides you with five ways to translate your audio content to different languages. These tools effectively translate vocabularies, making your multilingual content strategy a lot easier.

Top five ways to translate audio into other languages

These are the top five tools to help you translate your audio files to different languages.

1. Translate using Happy Scribe

Founded in 2017, Happy Scribe is a platform that helps individuals and businesses with their transcriptions and subtitles. It is state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) working side by side with the best language professionals in the industry.

Over 100,000 users and teams of all sizes trust Happy Scribe. So, it does not matter if your business is large, mid-sized, or small; Happy Scribe can handle your transcription requirements. 

When you translate audio to text and other languages, there are two options to choose from -  automatic transcription (AI) and human-made transcription. Also, this platform, specially made for transcribers and subtitlers, provides interactive editors that easily let you interact with transcripts and subtitles.

With Happy Scribe, you can collaborate with team members or stakeholders by sharing your translated work in view-only or edit mode; distance is not a barrier.

When it comes to the languages, you can translate the text to several lingoes, which include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Afrikaans
• Arabic
• Cantonese
• Croatian
• Danish
• Dutch
• English
• Filipino
• French
• German
• Indonesian
• Italian
• Japanese
• Korean
• Spanish
• Swedish
• Zulu

After translating, export the finished work in whatever format you want. Also, there are no limits to the files you can upload on the platform. That is, you can upload files of any size and length.

You can easily integrate your favourite applications, like Zapier, YouTube, etc., for a more seamless workflow. Also, Happy Scribe ensures every file is protected and remains private.

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2. VEED’s Audio Translator tool

VEED’s audio translator tool converts audio files into text. It also translates audio files into any language automatically. So you can transcribe and translate voice recordings, voice-overs, podcasts, speeches, etc. Fortunately, this tool is easy to use and learn.

Also, it can detect any language in audio files and transcribe it to text in a single click; this fast track the journey from speech recognition to transcription. The translation to other dialects is as accurate as possible, eliminating errors in the translation process and boosting your content marketing strategy.

VEED saves transcription files in a way that makes them easier to share and open on different platforms. Also, you can upload audio in any format. What’s more? VEED has a library that features over 100 languages!

With VEED’s audio translator tool, uploading and translating files is as easy as 1, 2, 3. The first step is to upload the recording you wish to transcribe on VEED. Then, drag and drop. Easy!

The next step is to transcribe the audio. First, you will click “Subtitles,” then “Auto Transcribe.” Then, you have to choose the language to detect and hit “Start,” and the transcription will appear automatically.

The last step is translation. To do this, merely click “Options” and browse through the languages to determine which vocabulary you want to translate it to, e.g., Chinese, Dutch, German, Spanish, American, or British English. After the conversion, select “Download .txt.” That’s all.

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3. Translate audio with Sonix

Using Sonix is another excellent way to translate the audio from one language to another. With this tool, automated translation in over 35 languages is fast, accurate, and affordable.

You can convert audio (or video) to text in just ten minutes and then translate it to the chosen language. This will assist you in increasing your business’s global reach significantly. Sonix’s automated translation supports Korean, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, etc.

Also, you can publish full transcripts with subtitles using Sonix’s media player. These transcripts are perfect for internal use or web publishing, creating more traffic.

Sonix allows you to collaborate with your teams with comprehensive multi-user permissions that grant collaborators the access to upload, comment, and edit the files or folders. You can also integrate other software for easy workflow.

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4. Stepes helps with audio translation

Stepes offers impressive translation services to over a thousand companies. It provides fast translation facilities, giving you access to translations of over 100 languages. Also, it has API automation and transparent translation memory.

This software manages, analyzes, and translates projects in real-time. It ensures language and cultural differences are never barriers for businesses. There are hundreds of translators on Stepes skilled in professional language translation.

Stepes is affordable and has commendable round-the-clock customer support. So, if you need their help at any step, they are available.

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5. Use Google Translate

Google has provided individuals and businesses with the option of translating spoken words and phrases. Although it is not as extensive as the other four translation tools in this article, Google Translate is also an effective tool.

To use this platform, download the current Google Translate app on Android. Next, launch the app and tap on the “Transcribe” icon on the home screen. After this, select the source and target languages, e.g., English (source language) and French (target language).

After choosing the languages, you can record the audio by tapping the “microphone” icon. You can even hear the translation spoken aloud to you in some cases. Note that the supported language may vary according to the browser in use. Lastly, Google Translate is compatible with PCs, Androids, iPhones, and iPads.

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Reasons you should consider using other languages for your content

More often than not, companies use just one language to publish all their content. Unfortunately, this could hurt your business in many ways. So, these are the main reasons to consider translating content to other languages.

1. Customers prefer content in their native language

Although bilingual customers might have a conversational understanding of English, you should know that many of them are more comfortable communicating in their native language.

So, if, for instance, you have a customer who speaks Spanish (native language) and English, getting content in Spanish will be more welcomed by such a customer. Consequently, you will build a relationship with them.

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2. Translated content helps to establish trust

No one wants to work with a company they cannot trust, and because of this, businesses must prove their trustworthiness to potential customers. One highly effective way is to offer content in other languages.

When you translate content to other dialects apart from English, it shows that you care enough about your customers to attend to their needs. For instance, a customer might have language barriers, and translating content will address such a need.

This builds trust throughout the customer journey. Also, when customers trust you, it increases their loyalty to your brand and leads to better customer retention.

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3. You will gain a competitive advantage

The competition out there is stiff, and you know it. This is why businesses are always looking for ways to stay ahead of the competition. If you want to achieve this, then be unique.

Many business owners use monolingual marketing strategies, which can only take them far. But when customers come across your business with content in multiple languages, you automatically get more attention than the competition. Sounds good, right?.

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4. It expands your reach greatly

Many consumers will not consider buying from a website if they do not speak or read English. So, to get an international audience interested in your products and services, you should be willing to speak their language.

Using the multilingual marketing approach, you will reach a larger demographic both in your home country and worldwide. Also, providing content for your customers in various languages brings feedback and reviews, increasing business appeal.

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5. It helps to drive more traffic to your website

You will notice a relatively significant increase in website traffic when you have content that appeals to a larger audience due to the multiple language options.

Also, by employing the right team of translators or using the five tools discussed above, you will generate targeted traffic, resulting in more conversion rates. In addition to these, having content in multiple languages boosts search engine ranking.

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6. It reduces instances of miscommunication

Miscommunication between you and your customers is not great for business. It could lead to several issues like delivery problems, customer loss, time and resources, etc.

It is crucial to translate content to other languages, apart from English, to reduce miscommunication problems. Also, ensure the translation is as accurate as possible, as inaccuracy also causes miscommunication.

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Conclusion

Translating your business’s audio content to other languages opens the door to many opportunities and a broader market to sell your goods and services. Due to this reason, you should take deliberate steps to ensure you include multilingualism in your content marketing strategy.

The five tools mentioned in this article are fast, accurate, and affordable. So you can be sure you will end up with translations you can be proud of.

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Article by Lydia Lseh : DCP Web Designers London