Fact · Dictation on Windows
Microsoft's API reference says the .NET SpeechRecognitionEngine class provides access to an in-process speech recognition engine.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Provides the means to access and manage an in-process speech recognition engine.”
SpeechRecognitionEngine Class (System.Speech.Recognition), Microsoft Learn, n.d., Class summary.
Open the original- What it measures
- The class is in the System.Speech namespace, which is separate from the UWP API.
- What it does not show
- The reference is marked as prerelease content for the newest .NET version.