What the dictionary does
The dictionary improves transcription accuracy by learning how you pronounce specific words. When Hermes mishears a word, you can teach it the correct spelling by recording how you say it. Example problem: You say “Kubernetes” but Hermes transcribes it as “Kuber net ease” Solution: Add “Kubernetes” to your dictionary and record yourself saying it. Hermes learns your pronunciation and transcribes it correctly from then on.Adding words to your dictionary
Record your pronunciation
Click Record and say the word clearly. Hermes records multiple passes to learn your pronunciation.
Categories
| Category | Use for |
|---|---|
| General | Common words |
| Names | People’s names, place names |
| Technical | Technical terms, jargon |
| Medical | Medical and pharmaceutical terms |
| Business | Company names, business terms |
| Custom | Anything else |
Examples
| Word | Why add it |
|---|---|
| Nguyen | Uncommon name pronunciation |
| Xilinx | Niche company name |
| Airtable | Often heard as “air table” |
| Supabase | Unusual spelling |
| Vercel | Often misheard as “versatile” |
How it works
When you record a pronunciation:- You say the word multiple times
- Hermes analyzes each attempt using speech-to-text
- It generates phonetic codes for your pronunciation
- During future dictations, Hermes matches similar-sounding words to your dictionary entries
Managing your dictionary
Editing an entry
- Find the entry in your dictionary
- Click to edit
- Update the spelling or re-record the pronunciation
- Save
Deleting an entry
- Find the entry
- Click Delete
- The entry is removed
Tips
- Add words as you encounter problems — When Hermes mishears something repeatedly, add it to your dictionary
- Speak naturally when recording — Don’t over-enunciate; say the word how you normally would
- Use categories — Helps organize entries as your dictionary grows
Dictionary vs Snippets
The dictionary and Snippets serve different purposes:| Dictionary | Snippets |
|---|---|
| Fixes pronunciation/transcription | Replaces phrases with text |
| ”Vercel” sounds like → “Vercel" | "my email” → [email protected] |
| Improves accuracy | Saves typing |