The Say-As SSML tag helps control how certain types of text are spoken in the generated audio. It is useful when you want numbers, dates, characters, or other formats to be pronounced in a specific way.
In the following sections, we will go through the different Say-As options available in the editor.
Say as - Date
Our default editor usually reads dates correctly without using SSML. However, in rare cases where the system fails to interpret the format properly, you can use the Date SSML tagas a backup to ensure the date is pronounced correctly.
Say as - Time
Similar to the Date SSML tag, the Time SSML tagacts as a backup. It helps ensure that time values are spoken correctly if the default algorithm does not interpret them properly.
Say as - Address
In many cases, users enter addresses on a single line instead of using multiple lines. The Address SSML taghelps the voice interpret the text correctly so that it sounds like a proper address when spoken.
Say as - Telephone
The Telephone SSML taghelps the audio speak numbers in the format of a dictated phone number. This tag can also be used as a backup if the default system does not recognize the telephone format correctly.
Say as - Spell-Out / Characters
Using the Spell-Out tag, you can make the voice pronounce each character individually. This is useful when spelling out names, codes, or abbreviations.
Say as - Cardinal
The Cardinal SSML tagis mainly used for numeric values. It helps the system read numbers in a standard cardinal format, making them easier to understand.
Say as - Ordinal
The Ordinal SSML tagis another number-related SSML option. It pronounces numbers in terms of position, such as first, second, third, and so on.
Say as - Unit
When using measurement units, sometimes the text may be written in singular form by mistake. If you apply the Unit SSML tag, the editor can interpret and pronounce the measurement correctly.
Say as - Fraction
The Fraction SSML tagis used for numeric fractions. It ensures that fractions are pronounced in their proper spoken form instead of being read as separate numbers.
