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Text-to-speech

The text-to-speech functionality in the Platform allows you to convert written text into clear, natural-sounding audio.

Using Text-to-Speech

  1. Open a Stop: Start by opening a stop within your existing or new tour. This is where you will use the text-to-speech functionality.

  2. Fill in the Script Field: In the 'script' field, add the desired text. This can range from a few sentences to a more extensive text with a maximum of 300 words. Ensure that the text is clear and well-structured for the best results.

  3. Choose 'Text to Speech' under Audio: Under the 'audio file' section, select the 'text to speech' option. This activates the text-to-speech function for the entered text.

  4. Select a Voice: The 'select a voice' button now appears. This is a drop-down menu where, depending on the selected language, you can choose from different voices categorized by gender (male, female, neutral). Note that not all languages have multiple voices per gender, and the neutral voice is available for only a few languages.

  5. Voice Selection: Choose the voice that best suits your tour. Listen to the different options and decide which voice provides the desired atmosphere and tone for your tour.

  6. Preview: Click the 'play' button to hear a preview of the selected voice. This helps you determine if the voice and intonation match your text and the overall tone of your tour.

Tips & Tricks:

  1. Choose a Clear and Natural Writing Style: For optimal results with text-to-speech, use clear and natural language. Avoid complex sentences and jargon that may be difficult to pronounce or understand. This ensures a smoother and more understandable speech output.

  2. Use Pauses and Intonation: Utilize punctuation such as commas and periods to create natural pauses in speech. This helps make the text more understandable and gives a more human rhythm to the speech. Intonation marks can also assist in conveying the correct emphasis and emotion.

  3. Select the Right Voice: Choose a voice that aligns with the atmosphere and purpose of your tour. Different voices can convey different emotions and characters.

  4. Adjust Spelling on a Word Basis: Use phonetic spelling to adjust the pronunciation of difficult-to-pronounce or unusual words. This helps text-to-speech systems pronounce these words correctly.

  5. Test and Revise: Always listen to a preview of the text-to-speech output before publishing. This gives you the opportunity to identify and adjust any unnatural-sounding sentences or words. Feedback from colleagues or test users can also be valuable in improving the overall quality and effectiveness of the speech output.