Currency Tag: Speaking Money Out Loud

03-09-2023 , 05-09-2023

In SSML, the "currency" parameter is tied to the "interpret-as" attribute of the "say-as" tag. It helps the speech synthesis system pronounce monetary amounts in various currencies correctly. This attribute tells the system that a number represents a monetary value in a specific currency.

Examples of "currency"

<say-as interpret-as="currency">79.4 USD</say-as>

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<say-as interpret-as="currency">99 CHF</say-as>

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<say-as interpret-as="currency">€100</say-as>

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<say-as interpret-as="currency">$1000000</say-as>

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Areas of Use

• Financial News and Reports: To vocalize monetary amounts in different currencies.

• Economic Analysis: When discussing budgets, investments, and financial metrics.

• Travel and Tourism: For announcing service and product prices in different countries.