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# alternatives

All the alternative interpretations of the audio in this range. The interpretations are in descending order of likelihood.

```
let alternatives: [AttributedString]
```

## Discussion

The array will not be empty, but may contain an empty string, indicating an alternative where the audio has no transcription.

To receive alternatives, set the [`DictationTranscriber.ReportingOption.alternativeTranscriptions`](/documentation/Speech/DictationTranscriber/ReportingOption/alternativeTranscriptions) option.

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