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# init(preferredLanguages:)

Creates a recognizer with the specified preferred languages.

```
init(preferredLanguages: [Locale.Language]? = nil)
```

## Parameters

`preferredLanguages`

A list of languages to recognize ordered by descending priority.
Pass nil to use the system languages.
The system languages may be used if no listed language is available for recognition.

## Discussion

Languages are respected on a best-effort basis. Factors such as feature support
may affect which languages the recognizer uses.

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