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

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speech synthesis

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

This is pushing entire sectors of information technology to new levels, including speech synthesis, systems that produce utterances that humans can understand.

From Scientific American ● Jan. 17, 2023

“He worked for many, many years on other projects — speech synthesis and things like that,” Hütter told the Guardian, by way of explanation.

From Washington Post ● May 6, 2020

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