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)