Using Google's Speech-to-Text API with Python

This post provides steps and python syntax for utilizing the Google Cloud Platform speech transcription service. Speech transcription refers to the conversion of speech audio to text. This can be applied to many use cases such as voice assistants, dictation, customer service call center documentation, or creation of meeting notes in an office business setting. It is not difficult to see the value this can bring to individuals and businesses. AWS has long been a leader in this space. Google, IBM, and Microsoft have of course developed their own services as well.