Implementing Concatenative Text-To-Speech Synthesis System for Marathi Language using Python

International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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Volume 9 Issue 9

Year of Publication : 2022

Authors : Vinayak K. Bairagi, Sarang L. Joshi, Vastav Bharambe

10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V9I9P101

How to Cite?

Vinayak K. Bairagi, Sarang L. Joshi, Vastav Bharambe, "Implementing Concatenative Text-To-Speech Synthesis System for Marathi Language using Python," SSRG International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, vol. 9,  no. 9, pp. 1-11, 2022. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V9I9P101

Abstract:

A Text To Speech (TTS) synthesiser is a computer-based system which converts arbitrary input text into speech. A TTS system is helpful not only for speech or visually impaired people but also for educationally backward and underprivileged. Many TTS systems exist for English but still many people worldwide are not literate and comfortable in speaking, writing and reading English. A local language interface needs to be developed for such people. Considering this need, we have attempted to develop a TTS system for the Marathi language using python. Marathi is the fourth largest spoken language in India and an official language of the Indian state of Maharashtra and Goa. Marathi is known to and spoken by over 100 million people not only from India but also from Mauritius and Israel. Developing a Marathi TTS system will be useful for people in Maharashtra and several migrants coming to the state in search of jobs, business or education.

Keywords:

TTS, Speech Synthesis, Natural Language Processing, Text processing.

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