The Challenge of Accurate Speech Transcription: Finding the Most Accurate Transcript

What’s he saying in this clip? Can you make out what’s being said?

It’s interesting to note that different speech-to-text AIs tend to interpret the audio slightly differently, resulting in varying transcriptions.

So, I guess we need to double-check these transcripts with some other AIs to get a more accurate read.

Prompt

I have an unclear audio recording and three possible transcript versions. Can you help me determine which one is the most accurate?

1: “””I guess he’d have trouble with roller coasters. That kid gets woozy at barbershops when they spin his chair towards the mirror.”””

2: “””I could have guessed he’d have trouble with roller coasters. That kid gets woozy at barber shops when they spin his chair towards the mirror.”””

3: “””I’m glad I’m gonna guess he’d have trouble with roller coasters. That kid gets woozy as barbershops when they spin his chair towards America.”””

GPT-4o

Certainly! To determine which transcript is the most accurate, we need to carefully review each option for clarity, grammatical correctness, and coherence:

1. Transcript 1:

– Text: “I guess he’d have trouble with roller coasters. That kid gets woozy at barbershops when they spin his chair towards the mirror.”
– Comments: This version is clear and coherent. The phrase “towards the mirror” makes logical sense in the context of a barbershop.

1. Transcript 2:

– Text: “I could have guessed he’d have trouble with roller coasters. That kid gets woozy at barber shops when they spin his chair towards the mirror.”
– Comments: This version is also clear and coherent. The difference here is “I could have guessed” which is slightly different in meaning from “I guess.” Both phrases make sense in general conversation, but “I guess” might be slightly more casual.

1. Transcript 3:

– Text: “I’m glad I’m gonna guess he’d have trouble with roller coasters. That kid gets woozy as barbershops when they spin his chair towards America.”
– Comments: This version has clear issues: “I’m glad I’m gonna guess” is awkward and doesn’t fit naturally in the context. Additionally, “towards America” does not make logical sense in the context of a barbershop, suggesting a significant error.

Based on the provided transcripts, Transcript 1 and Transcript 2 are both viable, though Transcript 3 contains apparent errors.

Ultimately, we would need to listen to the unclear audio to make a definitive judgment between Transcripts 1 and 2. However, without the audio, Transcript 1 appears to be more natural and concise, thus might be the more accurate one.

Llama 3.1 70B Instruct

A fun transcription challenge!

After analyzing the three options, I think I can help you determine the most accurate one.

Here’s my reasoning:

• Option 1 and 2 are very similar, with only a slight difference in wording. Both make sense in the context of the sentence, and it’s possible that the speaker said either one.
• Option 3, however, seems less likely to be accurate. The phrase “I’m glad I’m gonna guess” is a bit of an awkward construction, and the word “as” instead of “at” before “barbershops” doesn’t sound quite right. Additionally, “towards America” doesn’t make sense in the context of a barber shop chair being spun towards a mirror.

Given these observations, I would recommend choosing between options 1 and 2. Both are plausible, but option 2 (“I could have guessed…”) might be a slightly more common way to phrase the sentence.

If you have any additional context or information about the audio recording, I might be able to provide a more definitive answer.

Llama 3.1 405B Instruct

A fun task!

After carefully reviewing the three transcript versions, I can help you determine which one is the most accurate.

Analysis:

Version 1 and Version 2 are quite similar, with only minor differences in wording. Version 3, however, stands out as being significantly different from the other two.

Inconsistencies in Version 3:

1. “I’m glad I’m gonna guess” is an unusual and awkward phrase, whereas “I guess” (Version 1) and “I could have guessed” (Version 2) are more common and natural expressions.
2. “gets woozy as barbershops” doesn’t make sense, while “gets woozy at barbershops” (Versions 1 and 2) is a more logical and coherent phrase.
3. “towards America” seems unrelated to the context of barbershops and roller coasters, while “towards the mirror” (Versions 1 and 2) is a more plausible scenario.

Conclusion:

Given the inconsistencies in Version 3, I would rule it out as a reliable transcript. Both Version 1 and Version 2 seem plausible, but I would argue that Version 1: “I guess he’d have trouble with roller coasters. That kid gets woozy at barbershops when they spin his chair towards the mirror.” is the most accurate transcript, as it presents a more straightforward and natural phrasing.

If you have any further context or information about the recording, I’d be happy to help you refine the transcript further!

Mistral Large

Based on common English phrasing and context, the most accurate transcript is likely the second one:

“””I could have guessed he’d have trouble with roller coasters. That kid gets woozy at barber shops when they spin his chair towards the mirror.”””

Here’s why:

• “I could have guessed” is a more natural way to express that something is expected, compared to “I guess” or “I’m glad I’m gonna guess.”
• “Barber shops” is the correct term, not “barbershops” or “as barbershops.”
• “Towards the mirror” makes more sense in this context than “towards America.” Barber chairs typically spin towards the mirror for customers to see themselves.

So, considering these points, the second transcript seems to be the most accurate.

Gemini Flash 1.5

Out of the three options, Option 1 is the most likely to be accurate.

Here’s why:

• Option 1 is the most natural and grammatically sound. The phrase “I guess” fits the context of the sentence, and “towards the mirror” makes sense for a barbershop chair.
• Option 2 is grammatically correct but feels slightly less natural. “I could have guessed” suggests a higher level of certainty that may not be intended in the context.
• Option 3 is grammatically incorrect and nonsensical. “As barbershops” is an awkward construction, and “towards America” doesn’t make sense in the context of a barbershop chair.

It’s also worth noting that Option 1, with “barbershops,” is more likely than “barber shops” because the plural “shops” is more common when describing a place where a service is offered.

To further improve accuracy:

• Listen to the recording again, focusing on the beginning. “I guess” and “I could have guessed” sound very different.
• Consider the context of the conversation. If the speaker is expressing surprise, “I guess” is a more likely phrase.

If you’re still unsure after reviewing the audio, you can try transcribing the entire sentence or a relevant portion yourself to see if you can pick up on any clues.

Gemini Pro 1.5

Based on grammar, common sense, and common phrases, here’s a breakdown of the transcripts:

• Transcript 1: This is the most likely accurate transcript.
• It’s grammatically correct.
• The phrasing is natural.
• The scenario of a child getting dizzy when their chair is spun at a barbershop is common and relatable.

• Transcript 2:

• Also grammatically correct.

• “Could have guessed” is a common phrase, but the rest of the transcript makes Transcript 1 slightly more likely.

• Transcript 3:

• “I’m glad I’m gonna guess” is awkward and doesn’t make logical sense.
• “Woozy as barbershops” is grammatically incorrect and doesn’t make sense.
• “Spin his chair towards America” is nonsensical.

To determine the most accurate transcript, listen closely to these parts of the recording:

• The beginning: Does it sound more like “I guess” “I could have guessed,” or “I’m glad I’m gonna guess”?
• “Woozy at/as barbershops”: What preposition is used? Does “as barbershops” even sound possible?
• The end: Is there any chance the last word could be “America” instead of “mirror”?

Focus on those key differences, and you should be able to identify the most accurate transcript.

Claude 3.5 Sonnet

I’d be happy to help you determine which transcript version seems most likely to be accurate. To do this, I’ll analyze each version for coherence, grammar, and plausibility.

Version 1:
This version is coherent and grammatically correct. The phrasing sounds natural and conversational.

Version 2:
This version is also coherent and grammatically correct. It’s very similar to Version 1, with a slightly different opening phrase that still fits the context well.

Version 3:
This version has some inconsistencies that make it less likely to be accurate:
– The opening phrase “I’m glad I’m gonna guess” doesn’t flow naturally.
– “as barbershops” is grammatically incorrect; it should be “at barbershops.”
– The ending “towards America” seems out of context compared to “towards the mirror” in the other versions.

Based on this analysis, Version 2 appears to be the most likely accurate transcript. It’s grammatically correct, coherent, and uses natural phrasing throughout. Version 1 is also plausible and only differs slightly from Version 2.

If you’d like me to elaborate on any part of this analysis, please let me know.

 

Now, which one do you think comes closest to what’s actually being said? 😄️