Speech Synthesis Markup Language
Speech Synthesis Markup Language ( SSML ) is a by W3C standard for XML -based markup language that additional commands for the speech was expanded. This creates a standardized way of addressing certain aspects of speech synthesis, such as B. to influence volume, pitch or speaking speed. SSML is also often used in conjunction with VoiceXML .
Sample program
<?xml version="1.0"?>
<speak xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/10/synthesis"
xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
version="1.0">
<metadata>
<dc:title xml:lang="en">Telephone Menu: Level 1</dc:title>
</metadata>
<p>
<s xml:lang="en-US">
<voice name="David" gender="male" age="25">
For English, press <emphasis>one</emphasis>.
</voice>
</s>
<s xml:lang="es-MX">
<voice name="Miguel" gender="male" age="25">
Para español, oprima el <emphasis>dos</emphasis>.
</voice>
</s>
</p>
</speak>
See also
- Speech Recognition Grammar Specification (SRGS)
- Semantic Interpretation for Speech Recognition (SISR)
Web links
- W3C SSML 1.0 Recommended Version (English)
- W3C SSML 1.1 (English)
- Introduction to SSML on XML.com (English)