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Text-to-Speech (TTS)

Text-to-Speech (TTS)

[tɛkst tuː spiːtʃ]
Natural Language Processing
Last updated: December 9, 2024

Definition

System that converts written text into natural-sounding spoken words.

Detailed Explanation

Advanced speech synthesis system that analyzes text structure, applies linguistic rules, and generates speech using either concatenative or neural synthesis methods. Modern systems use deep learning for more natural-sounding output.

Use Cases

Screen readers, navigation systems, virtual assistants, educational tools, accessibility applications

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