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SSML tags/AI Assistant
Can SSML tags be used with AI Assistant text to speech?
Hello EdwardPluskota,
Thanks for reaching out!
SSML tags aren't recognized by the AI assistant when generating AI audio. AI Assistant has limited support for speech synthesis markup language (SSML) because AI-generated voices are designed to understand the relationship between words and adjust delivery accordingly. I'll open a feature request on your behalf to include SSML tags in the list of supported features of the AI assistance!
Thank you. I did find a SSML tags I could use to pause between paragraphs and sentences. seem to misplace it can you provide.
Hi EdwardPluskota,
You can find a list of all supported SSML tags by visiting this article. The tag you are specifically looking for is:
Adding a pause between paragraphs: <p>Let me know if you have any questions!
I have placed the SSML Tags in my script. But AI is not recognizing the tags.
<speak>
Software License Violations. These are the effects of this action.
Reputation Damage. <p>Loss of credibility, and Damage to brand image.</p>
Punishment for Company. Administrative/Legal Penalties, for example, fines.
Business Suspension. Responding to audits, Seizing of PCs.
Monetary Damage. Compensation for damages.
Penalties against Individuals. Including financial penalties, and/or disciplinary action, including termination.
</speak>What is wrong here?
Hello Edward,
Happy to help! I understand you'd like to add pauses in your AI-generated text-to-speech.
AI Assistant has limited support for SSML tags. The most consistent way to insert a pause is by inserting the syntax <break time="0.0s" /> into your script. This creates an exact and natural pause in the speech. Use seconds to describe a break of up to three seconds in length.
I ran tests using the attached Storyline course and confirmed that the AI Assistant does not recognize the <p> tag. I modified your script and used the <break> tag to add the pauses.
<speak>
Software License Violations. These are the effects of this action.
Reputation Damage. <break time="1.5s" />Loss of credibility, and Damage to brand image.<break time="1.5s" />
Punishment for Company. Administrative/Legal Penalties, for example, fines.
Business Suspension. Responding to audits, Seizing of PCs.
Monetary Damage. Compensation for damages.
Penalties against Individuals. Including financial penalties, and/or disciplinary action, including termination.
</speak>Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have additional questions.
