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Nigerian Pidgin English Transcription

The first transcription service that truly understands Nigerian Pidgin - from casual conversation to broadcast media. Na we sabi am.

Nigerian Pidgin is spoken by over 75 million people, yet virtually no transcription service handles it properly. Global tools try to "correct" Pidgin into standard English, producing transcripts that are inaccurate and disrespectful to the language. AuTrans is different. We treat Pidgin as the legitimate, structured language it is - with its own grammar, vocabulary, and usage patterns. When someone says "I no fit do am" or "wetin dey happen", AuTrans transcribes exactly what was said, not what an English-centric algorithm thinks should have been said. This makes AuTrans essential for media houses transcribing Pidgin broadcasts, churches with Pidgin services, and any organization that works with Nigeria's most widely spoken language.

Features

  • Transcribes Pidgin as spoken - not "corrected" to standard English
  • Handles Pidgin grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structures
  • Works with Lagos, Warri, Port Harcourt, and other regional Pidgin varieties
  • Code-switching between Pidgin and English handled naturally
  • Speaker diarization works across Pidgin conversations
  • Recognizes common Pidgin expressions and idioms

Dialect information

Nigerian Pidgin varies by region - Lagos Pidgin differs from Warri or Benin Pidgin in vocabulary and tone. AuTrans handles the most common Pan-Nigerian Pidgin and performs well across regional varieties.

Frequently asked questions

Does it transcribe Pidgin or translate it to English?

AuTrans transcribes Pidgin as spoken - it does not translate it. You get the actual Pidgin words and phrases in the transcript.

How does it handle mixing Pidgin and English?

Code-switching between Pidgin and English is extremely common in Nigerian speech. AuTrans handles this naturally and transcribes each segment in the language it was spoken.

Can it handle Pidgin from different regions?

AuTrans handles Pan-Nigerian Pidgin well. Regional varieties (Warri, Sapele, Benin) may show slightly different accuracy depending on how distinct the local vocabulary is.

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