Text to Speech Technology

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Objective

I can explain the function and common applications of text-to-speech technology.

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    Text-to-speech (TTS) technology converts written text into spoken audio by first analyzing the input and then synthesizing sound units.

  2. 2

    During the TTS process, the system breaks text into phonemes and considers punctuation and grammar to determine the correct rhythm and intonation for the speech.

  3. 3

    Common applications of TTS include acting as assistive technology for individuals with visual impairments, providing directions in navigation systems, and narrating content for audiobooks.

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Practice

7 questions

1

What is the main function of text-to-speech (TTS) technology?

2

List two different common applications of text-to-speech technology mentioned in the passage.

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Based on the reading passage, describe the main function of text-to-speech (TTS) technology and provide three different examples of its common applications.

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