What’s a TTS

What’s a TTS refers to Text-to-Speech technology, an artificial intelligence system that converts written text into natural-sounding synthetic speech through neural networks and digital signal processing. TTS systems employ deep learning architectures like Tacotron, WaveNet, and neural vocoders to generate human-like audio that captures prosody, intonation, and emotional expression. The synthesis process involves text preprocessing, phonetic analysis, prosody prediction, and audio generation using sophisticated neural models. Modern TTS technology supports multiple languages, voice characteristics, and speaking styles while achieving near-human quality output. Applications include virtual assistants, accessibility tools, audiobook generation, and automated announcements. Advanced implementations enable real-time generation, voice cloning, and custom speaker creation. For AI agents, TTS provides essential voice interface capabilities enabling natural spoken communication, multilingual support, and hands-free interaction.