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# insertDictationResult(_:)

Tells the object when there is more than one interpretation of a spoken phrase in a dictation result.

```
optional func insertDictationResult(_ dictationResult: [UIDictationPhrase])
```

## Parameters

`dictationResult`

An array of [`UIDictationPhrase`](/documentation/UIKit/UIDictationPhrase) objects.

## Discussion

Implement this optional method if you want to support dictation phrase alternatives. If you do not implement this method, iOS inserts the most likely interpretation of the dictated phrase.

> Important:
> This method is called only if the custom text view client leverages system selection by subclassing `UITextView`. Other clients can use ``doc://com.apple.uikit/documentation/UIKit/UITextInput/dictationRecordingDidEnd()`` and ``doc://com.apple.uikit/documentation/UIKit/UITextInput/dictationRecognitionFailed()`` to implement a custom placeholder.

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