Bengali Pronunciation Dictionary Dataset

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Project Overview:

Objective

The Bengali Pronunciation Dictionary Dataset is a significant achievement of our company, developed to enhance the pronunciation understanding of the Bengali language. This comprehensive dataset now serves as a crucial resource for AI in speech recognition, linguistic research, and educational platforms focusing on Bengali.

Scope

We have constructed a vast repository of audio recordings, each meticulously paired with accurate phonetic transcriptions. This comprehensive collection encompasses a diverse range of Bengali words. For instance, it includes everyday vocabulary, names, historical terms, and unique cultural references.

Sources

Native Bengali Speakers: E collaborated with native speakers from West Bengal and Bangladesh, thereby capturing a wide array of dialectal nuances and accents.
Bengali Language Institutions: Moreover, our partnerships with Bengali Language Institutions, including regional universities and linguistic departments, ensured high-level accuracy in pronunciation.
Public Audio Resources:
Additionally, we utilized public audio resources to supplement our dataset with clear pronunciations.

Data Collection Metrics

Total Data Points Collected: 165,000 words
Native Speaker Contributions: 115,000
Academic Institutional Inputs: Additionally, 35,000 words have been sourced from academic institutions.
Public Archive Extractions: 15,000

Annotation Process

Stages

Phonetic Transcription:The utilization of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) ensures consistent and precise pronunciation indicators. Moreover, incorporating the IPA into linguistic studies enhances clarity and comprehension.
Dialect and Accent Annotation: Moreover, the dialect and accent annotation provided further clarity. Furthermore, each word in our dataset includes tags specifying the regional or community-derived accent/dialect.
Word Taxonomy: Additionally, the word “taxonomy” serves to categorize words according to their linguistic roles. This categorization encompasses verbs, nouns, and adverbs, thereby facilitating the analysis of their functions within sentences.

Annotation Metrics

Phonetic Transcriptions: 165,000
Dialect and Accent Labels: 165,000
Linguistic Role Classifications: 165,000

Quality Assurance

Stages

Audio Quality Review: Furthermore, we conducted thorough checks to ensure clarity and audibility. Additionally, we made sure the audio was free from background disturbances.
Transcription Validation: Additionally, our team of Bengali linguistic experts meticulously verified each transcription.
Privacy Protocols: Additionally, we rigorously anonymized any personal identifiers or background conversations in the audio content.

QA Metrics

Audio Refinements Required: 16,500 (10% of total)
Transcription Confirmations: 33,000 (20% random sampling)
Privacy Integrity Checks: 165,000 (100% given the sensitivity)

Conclusion

Our Bengali Pronunciation Dictionary Dataset Initiative marks a significant milestone in digitally documenting the intricate phonetics of the Bengali language. With this meticulously gathered and annotated dataset, we present an invaluable resource for developers, educators, and linguists dedicated to Bengali language studies.