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Recently worked on a transcription file where the speaker whispered a key detail, but it was almost impossible to hear clearly.

Jul 14, 2026 - Posted by Amy in Editing & Proofreading

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I recently worked on a transcription file where the speaker whispered a key detail, but it was almost impossible to hear clearly. I replayed that section multiple times, but I still wasn’t confident about the exact words. In real-life transcription work, what’s the best way to handle something like this without compromising accuracy? 



Jack on 07-20-2026

Yeah, this happens sometimes, especially with whispered or low-volume audio. If you’ve replayed the section a few times and still can’t confidently make out what was said, I wouldn’t try to guess. You can mark it as [inaudible] or [unintelligible] and add a timestamp if needed. That way, you’re keeping the transcript accurate while making it easy for someone to review that part later.

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