SpeechRecognition: error event
The error
event of the Web Speech API SpeechRecognition
object is fired when a speech recognition error occurs.
Syntax
Use the event name in methods like addEventListener()
, or set an event handler property.
addEventListener('error', event => { })
onerror = event => { }
Event type
An SpeechRecognitionErrorEvent
. Inherits from Event
.
Event properties
In addition to the properties listed below, properties from the parent interface, Event
, are available.
SpeechRecognitionErrorEvent.error
Read only-
Returns the type of error raised.
SpeechRecognitionErrorEvent.message
Read only-
Returns a message describing the error in more detail.
Examples
You can use the error
event in an addEventListener
method:
var recognition = new webkitSpeechRecognition() || new SpeechRecognition();
recognition.addEventListener('error', function(event) {
console.log('Speech recognition error detected: ' + event.error);
});
Or use the onerror
event handler property:
recognition.onerror = function(event) {
console.log('Speech recognition error detected: ' + event.error);
}
Specifications
Specification |
---|
Web Speech API # eventdef-speechrecognition-error |
Web Speech API # dom-speechrecognition-onerror |
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