Create Markup Document

Text-to-speech (TTS) markup is text with embedded indicators—Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML)—that control speech synthesis. Speaking qualities such as the speed, pitch, emphasis, and word pronunciation may be tailored in reproducing speech from text.

A TTS document is a collection TTS markup. A text-to-speech engine (i.e., synthesizer) uses TTS markup to enhance its ability to synthesize speech from text and generate the audio for playback.

The steps to create a TTS document with Chant VoiceMarkupKit are as follows:

1. Select the Start Page tab and click on the image of the desired markup syntax or select the File - New menu item or click the Standard toolbar button, select TTS Markup category, and select a markup document syntax to create one in a document window.
2. Save your new markup document to a file by selecting the File - Save menu item or click the Standard toolbar button.

There are different SSML syntax and rules for imbedding the syntax. Refer to the section entitled "Markup Syntax Quick Reference" for more information about markup syntax.