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What is Text-to-Speech?

TTS

It is the vocalization of written texts with a human voice by artificial intelligence.

Overview

Text-to-Speech is a technology that allows written texts to be read by artificial intelligence in a natural and fluent human voice. This technology provides great convenience for those with reading disabilities or those with busy hands.

Analogy: It's like someone turning the pages of a book and reading the text out loud to you as if you were in front of them.

How it works

The written text is analyzed, stresses and intonations are determined. The artificial intelligence model then converts this text into sound waves and makes it audible through the speaker.

Where it is used

It's used constantly in audiobook apps, navigation devices, and digital assistants.

Commonly confused with

It is mixed with audio recording; However, this technology is not a pre-recorded sound, but an instantly produced sound.

Frequently asked questions

Why do voices sometimes sound robotic?

Naturalness may vary depending on the quality of the model used and the diversity of the data set on which it is trained.

Can I use my own voice?

Yes, with voice cloning technologies, you can introduce your own voice to the system and have the texts read with your own voice.

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