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Text to Speech SSML tag
Hi,
I would like to know if it is possible to tune the articulates TTS voices using the SSML markup tags that are defined by Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML) Version 1.1, W3C Recommendation...
Hi, everyone!
I have some great news to share. We just released another update for Storyline 360. In Update 83, we’ve included important fixes and new features!
One enhanced feature we’ve included:
Unlock new possibilities for text-to-speech audio. Use speech synthesis markup language (SSML) to adjust the speaking rate, modify pronunciation, emphasize words, add pauses, and more.
To take advantage of this update, launch the Articulate 360 desktop app on your computer, and click the Update button next to Storyline 360. You'll find our step-by-step instructions here!
Hi, I've updated and am testing out. I wanted to change the pitch of a voice.
<speak>
<prosody pitch="x-low">This text has extra low pitch</prosody>
</speak>
When try the above, and click Insert, get error message that need to verify SSML tags are correct and supported for the selected voice. I think tags are correct for pitch. When I look at the Articulate SSML page, pitch appears to work for only Standard voices. The dropdown in my Insert Text-to-Speech, appears to only show Neural voices. How do I switch to Standard voices?
Also, just to confirm, you will only hear the changes to the voice when you publish? not in Preview?
Thanks!
Hello Comprehend eLearning,
Happy to help!
You can find a list of the Standard Voices here. You'll want to make sure that you are using a voice from this list when using the "<prosody>" tag. You can also find more information on how to add values to the tag here for your reference.
And to address your follow-up question, you will hear the changes to the voice during preview as well, so no need to publish to hear the differences.
