Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML)

Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML) is a standard way to control how text is converted into spoken words by computers. It provides tags that help specify how the speech should sound, such as pronunciation, rhythm, pitch, and volume. By using SSML, developers can make synthetic voices sound more natural and expressive, allowing for better communication in applications like virtual assistants, audiobooks, and accessibility tools. Essentially, SSML enhances the quality of generated speech by allowing for more nuanced control over how sentences are spoken.