English to Konkani Translator Using Hindi as a Pivot Language

This paper presents a novel approach for converting English speech to Konkani speech by utilizing the Hindi language as a pivot language. Our system employs a Python-based dictionary to map each Hindi word to its corresponding Konkani equivalent. The system is designed as a web application, which takes an English speech input and generates Konkani speech output. The proposed approach has the potential to enable Konkani-speaking individuals to communicate more effectively in various places such as educational, social, and business environments. Our approach provides a practical solution to the lack of resources available for Konkani speech processing. The method employed in our system is intuitive and easy to use, making it accessible for a wide range of users. If taken to mobile platform, it can help many people to converse with English speaking audience. Although there may be room for improvement, our approach offers a unique and viable solution for English-Konkani speech conversion.