Discussion about Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Farhad Rahimi

Ph.D. Student in Computer Software Engineering


What is Text-to-Speech (TTS)?

TTS stands for Text-to-Speech. It is a technology that converts written text into spoken words. TTS systems take input text and use synthetic voices to produce spoken audio. These systems are widely used in various applications, including accessibility features for visually impaired individuals, automated customer service systems, navigation systems, and more...

Text-to-speech, also known as TTS, is a technology that converts written words into audible speech. An AI voice generator communicates with users when reading a screen is impossible or inconvenient. Text-to-speech technology opens up applications and information to be used in new ways, improving accessibility for individuals who cannot read text on a screen.

 

Farhad Rahimi

Ph.D. Student in Computer Software Engineering


What are the benefits of text-to-speech?

Text-to-speech technology has evolved over the last few decades. Deep learning makes it possible to produce very natural-sounding speech that includes pitch, rate, pronunciation, and inflection changes. Today, computer-generated speech is used in various use cases and is becoming ubiquitous in user interfaces. Newsreaders, gaming, public announcement systems, e-learning, telephony, IoT apps and devices, and personal assistants are just starting points.

Speech synthesis makes applications more accessible, allowing users to consume and comprehend information without having to focus on a screen. Here is a quick overview of some key advantages to using text-to-speech technology.