Generation of A ect in Synthesized Speech

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  • Janet E. Cahn
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When compared to human speech, synthesized speech is distinguished by insu cient intelligibility, inappropriate prosody and inadequate expressiveness. These are serious drawbacks for conversational computer systems. Intelligibility is basic | intelligible phonemes are necessary for word recognition. Prosody | intonation (melody) and rhythm | clari es syntax and semantics and aids in discourse ow control. Expressiveness, or a ect, provides information about the speaker's mental state and intent beyond that revealed by word content.

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تاریخ انتشار 1990