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03-09-2023 , 05-09-2023
In SSML, the "time" parameter relates to the "interpret-as" attribute of the "say-as" tag. Its role is to guide the speech synthesis system on how to correctly pronounce time. This attribute tells the system that numbers representing time should be spoken in a time format.
Time is a way to measure duration. It marks a moment or span within a day. It's made up of hours, minutes, and seconds. To separate numbers denoting hours, minutes, and seconds, use a colon.
<say-as interpret-as="time" format="hms12">2:30</say-as>
<say-as interpret-as="time" format="hms12">2:30pm</say-as>
<say-as interpret-as="time" format="hms12">1:14:32</say-as>
<say-as interpret-as="time" format="hms24">15:15:32</say-as>
You can use a colon, space, or any other delimiter as a separator.
<say-as interpret-as="time" format="hms12">7 7 15</say-as>
For added precision, you can specify "hms12" for a 12-hour time format or "hms24" for a 24-hour time format. The default format is "hms12".
The "detail" attribute tells the system how to speak the time: in 12-hour format or 24-hour format.
If "detail" is set to '1' or not mentioned at all and the time looks like a 24-hour format (like 13:45), it will be spoken in 24-hour format. So, 13:45 would be said as "thirteen forty-five".
If "detail" is set to '2' or not mentioned but the time is in a 12-hour format (like 1:45 PM), it will be spoken in 12-hour format. For example, 1:45 PM would be said as "one forty-five PM".
<say-as interpret-as="time" format="hms24" detail="1">15:20</say-as>
<say-as interpret-as="time" format="hms24" detail="2">15:20</say-as>
Schedules and Reminders: To pronounce times in schedules, alarms, and events.
Instructions and Directives: To state the time for certain actions.
Travel and Transport: For announcements about departure or arrival times.