wav2vec2-large-xlsr-turkish-demo-colab
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| License | Apache 2.0 |
| Base Model | facebook/wav2vec2-large-xlsr-53 |
| Training Dataset | Common Voice |
| Best WER | 0.48 |
| Framework | PyTorch |
What is wav2vec2-large-xlsr-turkish-demo-colab?
This is a specialized automatic speech recognition model fine-tuned for the Turkish language. Built upon Facebook's wav2vec2-large-xlsr-53 architecture, it represents a significant adaptation for Turkish speech processing, achieving a Word Error Rate (WER) of 0.48 on the evaluation set.
Implementation Details
The model was trained using a sophisticated approach with mixed precision training (Native AMP) over 30 epochs. It utilizes the Adam optimizer with carefully tuned hyperparameters (β1=0.9, β2=0.999, ε=1e-08) and implements a linear learning rate scheduler with 500 warmup steps.
- Training batch size: 32 (effective, with gradient accumulation steps of 2)
- Learning rate: 0.0003
- Training framework: Transformers 4.11.3 with PyTorch 1.9.1+cu102
- Progressive improvement from initial WER of 1.02 to final 0.48
Core Capabilities
- Turkish speech recognition with state-of-the-art performance
- Efficient processing with mixed precision training
- Adaptable for both research and production environments
- Demonstrated steady improvement through training phases
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes this model unique?
This model represents a specialized adaptation of the wav2vec2 architecture for Turkish language processing, achieving significant improvement through careful fine-tuning and progressive training stages.
Q: What are the recommended use cases?
The model is particularly suited for Turkish speech recognition tasks, including transcription services, voice command systems, and research applications requiring Turkish language processing.
