Welcome to the Microsoft Speech SDK

Microsoft Speech SDK

The Microsoft.com Speech website Microsoft Speech SDK SAPI 5.1

Developer Support

Microsoft Support Center

The Microsoft Support Center site maintains a wealth of resources to help you get the most from your product. Here you can search the entire Knowledge Base, view all the troubleshooting wizards, and access all the downloadable files. You can also view the extensive online glossary of computer terms, and find phone numbers and support options for all Microsoft products.

Speech newsgroups

For assistance with specific problems, check first with the following newsgroup. For advice on configuring a newsreader, see How to Read Newsgroups.

  • microsoft.public.speech_tech.sdk
Microsoft Speech.NET Technologies Feedback

If you have feedback on the Microsoft Speech API (SAPI) or other Microsoft Speech-related questions, please send an e-mail message to the following address. This e-mail address is monitored regularly, but questions will receive only limited response. Please use the newsgroup forum above for most questions and inquiries.

Known Issues
Information on known issues in SAPI 5 can be found in the Knowledge Base articles in the Microsoft Speech.NET Technologies support home page.