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title: Start()
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# Start()

> Makes the phrase recognizer start listening to phrases.

## Definition

* **Type:** Method
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine.Windows.Speech](/engine/7000.0/script-reference/unityengine/windows/speech.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.CoreModule

```csharp
public void Start()
```

### Remarks

If PhraseRecognitionSystem is stopped when starting a phrase recognizer, it will be restarted.