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# init(rate:localizedName:)

Creates a playback speed with a rate and localized name.

```
init(rate: Float, localizedName: String)
```

## Parameters

`rate`

The rate to use when you select this playback speed.

`localizedName`

A localized name to display in a user interface for this speed.

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