Text To Speech
term_id: text_to_speech
Category: application_paradigms
Definition
Text-to-speech (TTS) is a type of assistive technology that reads digital text aloud to the user. It utilizes advanced neural networks and acoustic models to synthesize speech that mimics human intonation, rhythm, and pronunciation. Modern TTS systems can generate highly realistic voices from various languages and dialects, enabling applications ranging from accessibility tools for the visually impaired to interactive voice assistants and audiobook generation.
Summary
Text-to-speech (TTS) is a technology that converts written text into natural-sounding human speech.
Key Concepts
- Neural Vocoder
- Phoneme Synthesis
- Prosody Control
- Voice Cloning
Use Cases
- Accessibility for visually impaired users
- Virtual assistants (e.g., Siri, Alexa)
- Audiobook production