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5.2.2. Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML)

  • Concept: XML-based control over speech synthesis
  • Purpose: Fine-tune pronunciation, speed, pitch, and pauses
  • Benefit: Natural, expressive speech output
<speak version="1.0" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/10/synthesis" xml:lang="en-US">
    <voice name="en-US-JennyNeural">
        <prosody rate="slow" pitch="high">
            Hello, welcome to our service!
        </prosody>
        <break time="500ms"/>
        <emphasis level="strong">Important announcement</emphasis>
    </voice>
</speak>