Festival Speech Synthesis System

The Festival Speech Synthesis System is a software tool that converts written text into spoken words. Developed by the University of Edinburgh, it uses computer algorithms to analyze text and produce natural-sounding speech. Festival supports various languages and offers customizable voices, making it useful for applications like reading software, virtual assistants, and automated announcements. Users can adjust factors like pitch and speed to enhance the speech output. This system is part of the broader field of artificial intelligence, aiming to improve human-computer interaction through more natural communication.