---
title: init()
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: appkit/nsspeechrecognizer/init()
---

# init()

Initializes and returns an instance of the NSSpeechRecognizer class.

## Declaration

```swift
init?()
```

## Discussion

Discussion Returns nil if initialization did not succeed.

## See Also

### Related Documentation

- [Speech Programming Topics](apple-archive/documentation/Cocoa/Conceptual/Speech.md)