speech synthesis

American  

[speech sin-thuh-sis] / ˈspitʃ ˈsɪn θə sɪs /

noun

Digital Technology.

1. the production of computer-generated audio output that resembles human speech, such as the audio generated by screen readers and other text-to-speech software, by virtual assistants and GPS apps, and by assistive technologies that create synthetic speech to vocalize for people with certain disabilities or serious speech impairment.

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Etymology

Origin of speech synthesis

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

In messages the couple have shared with the BBC, the anonymous Fiverr user says the audio will be used for research into "speech synthesis".

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2024

Recent advances in generative artificial intelligence have spurred developments in realistic speech synthesis.

From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2023

Infinite Conversation got started when I stumbled across an exemplary speech synthesis program called Coqui TTS.

From Scientific American • Jan. 17, 2023

Voice clones aren’t perfect, but they’re improving fast The work of speech synthesis has improved massively in recent years, thanks to advances in machine learning.

From The Verge • Sep. 14, 2021

Dreyfus has uncovered one of this country's best kept secrets and in doing so has created a highly intense and enjoyable read' — Rolling Stone www.underground-book.net This edition has been specifically adapted for speech synthesis.

From Underground by Dreyfus, Suelette