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SSML tags/AI Assistant
Can SSML tags be used with AI Assistant text to speech?
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.
