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Nyquist C4000 User Guide
Using SSML for Text-to-Speech Entries
You can use Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML), an XML-based markup language for speech
synthesis applications, when typing text that you want converted to speech for announcements. You can
use SSML formatting to insert pauses, adjust speech rate, adjust voice pitch, adjust output volume, add
emphasis to speech, or spell words phonetically. The following table provides examples of SSML formats
that can be used when adding announcements.
Play to Zone Select either All Speakers or a specific zone for this announcement to
play.
Note: If the Type for the station is set to Admin Web Interface, Admin Phone, IP
Phone, Analog Phone, or Mobile Device and an Announcement Zone was set for the
station, the Announcement Zone overrides the Play to Zone.
Description Provide a description of the announcement.
Note: Valid characters include uppercase letters (A–Z), lowercase letters (a–z), numerals
(0–9), space, and the following special characters: !@$*?-.,.
Table 10. Add Announcement Page Parameters (Continued)