computer-generated speech

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nounpl: computer-generated speeches
fala sintetizada por computador
1. Artificial speech produced by a computer or electronic device using text-to-speech technology, rather than recorded human voice
The virtual assistant uses computer-generated speech to respond to user queries.
O assistente virtual usa fala sintetizada por computador para responder às consultas do usuário.
2. Synthetic audio output created through algorithms that convert written text into spoken words
Computer-generated speech has improved significantly with advances in artificial intelligence.
A fala sintetizada por computador melhorou significativamente com os avanços da inteligência artificial.
This term has become increasingly relevant in both Brazilian and American cultures with the rise of voice assistants (Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri) and accessibility technologies. In Brazil, as digital transformation accelerates, the term 'fala sintetizada' is becoming commonplace in tech discussions. The quality and naturalness of computer-generated speech is a significant metric in evaluating AI assistants in both markets.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
synthetic speechtext-to-speech (TTS)artificial speechmachine-generated speechspeech synthesis
Antonyms / Antônimos
human speechnatural speechrecorded speechhuman voice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fala sintetizada por computador
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
fala gerada por computador
Alternative phrasing used in tech industries
Portugal
fala gerada por máquina
European Portuguese preference for 'máquina' over 'computador'
General English-speaking
text-to-speech (TTS)
Common abbreviation in technical contexts

Related Words

text-to-speechspeech synthesisvoice assistantnatural language processingaudio outputsynthesizer

Related Idioms & Phrases

machine voice
robotic speech
digital voice
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