How to read English words aloud in syllables by text-to-speech? The purpose is to make videos of memorizing English words.

sxmud 0

It feels like these sounds are meant to optimize the reading of complete sentences, but they can't read words in detail by syllables.

dupammi 8,535 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-07-09T09:45:36.0666667+00:00
Hi @sxmud

Thank you for using the Microsoft Q&A forum.

To read English words aloud in syllables using text-to-speech for creating educational videos, you can utilize SSML (Speech Synthesis Markup Language) to break words into syllables. By using SSML, you can insert pauses between syllables, making them clear and distinct. First, convert the word into its syllable components, then structure your SSML to include these syllables separated by appropriate pauses.

Here's how you can do it.

Convert Words to Syllables: Break the words into syllables. You can use tools like the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary or various TTP (Text-to-Phoneme) converters to assist in breaking down words into syllables.

Use the SSML phoneme Element: The phoneme element allows you to specify the phonetic pronunciation of words. You can use the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) or other supported phonetic alphabets to define each syllable distinctly.

Insert Pauses Between Syllables: To make each syllable clear and distinct, you can insert pauses between syllables using the SSML break element. This will help in emphasizing each syllable. Refer these phoneme examples - SSMLs to read different words in syllables.

Use the sub Element for Simplicity: If you want to simplify the text, you can use the sub element to indicate that the alias text should be pronounced instead of the element's enclosed text.

You may want to refer to the pronunciation with SSML - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cognitive-services/speech-service/speech-synthesis-markup-pronunciation#phoneme-element

I hope this helps.
dupammi 8,535 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-07-11T04:32:05.4166667+00:00

Hi @sxmud

We haven’t heard from you on the last response and was just checking back to see if you got a chance to see above suggestions.
d k 0 Reputation points

2024-07-30T08:15:11.8+00:00

I have the same problem, for example, "restaurant" has three syllables, res.tau.rant. How to make it independently and accurately pronounce each of these three syllables?

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