The Amharic Speech Dataset is a comprehensive collection of high-quality audio recordings featuring native Amharic speakers. This professionally curated dataset contains 137 hours of authentic Amharic speech data, meticulously annotated and structured for machine learning applications. With balanced representation across gender and age groups, the dataset provides researchers and developers with essential resources for building Amharic language models, voice assistants, and conversational AI systems. The audio files are delivered in MP3/WAV format with consistent quality standards, making them immediately ready for integration into ML pipelines.
Dataset General Info
| Parameter | Details |
| Size | 137 hours |
| Format | MP3/WAV |
| Tasks | Speech recognition, AI training, voice assistant development, natural language processing, acoustic modeling, speaker identification |
| File size | 235 MB |
| Number of files | 758 files |
| Gender of speakers | Female: 51%, Male: 49% |
| Age of speakers | 18-30 years: 28%, 31-40 years: 22%, 40-50 years: 16%, 50+ years: 34% |
| Countries | Ethiopia (official language) |
Use Cases
The Amharic Speech Dataset enables development of voice-enabled applications, customer service automation, educational technology, media transcription, government services, and business communication tools. Voice technology makes digital services accessible, supports cultural preservation, and enables AI-powered solutions for Amharic-speaking populations worldwide.
FAQ
Q: What is included in the Amharic Speech Dataset?
A: The dataset includes 137 hours of audio recordings from native Amharic speakers. Contains 758 files in MP3/WAV format, totaling approximately 235 MB, with transcriptions, speaker demographics, and linguistic annotations optimized for machine learning applications.
Q: How diverse is the speaker demographic?
A: Dataset features 51% female and 49% male speakers with age distribution: 28% (18-30), 22% (31-40), 16% (40-50), 34% (50+), ensuring comprehensive representation.
Q: What applications benefit from Amharic technology?
A: Applications include voice assistants, customer service automation, educational platforms, media transcription, government services, business communication tools, and AI-powered solutions for Amharic-speaking populations.
How to Use the Speech Dataset
Step 1: Dataset Acquisition – Download the dataset package from the provided link.
Step 2: Extract and Organize – Extract to your storage and review the folder organization.
Step 3: Environment Setup – Install ML framework dependencies and audio processing libraries.
Step 4: Data Preprocessing – Load audio files and apply preprocessing steps.
Step 5: Model Training – Split data and train your model.
Step 6: Evaluation – Evaluate performance and iterate.
Step 7: Deployment – Export and integrate your model.
For detailed documentation, refer to included guides.
