AI Termcirca 1968· Added May 31, 2026
Speech Synthesis
Speech synthesis is the artificial production of human speech by computers.
Speech synthesis refers to the technology that allows computers to produce human-like speech. It works by converting text input into spoken words through various methods, including concatenative synthesis, which stitches together pre-recorded speech segments, and parametric synthesis, which uses algorithms to generate voice from scratch. Advanced techniques like neural network-based waveform generation have recently improved the naturalness and fluidity of synthesized speech.
Examples
- Apple's Siri uses speech synthesis for voice responses.
- Google Translate's 'Listen' feature employs speech synthesis to read translations aloud.
Common misconceptions
- Speech synthesis always sounds robotic.
- It's only used in virtual assistants.
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