How do Siri and Alexa sound so human? A computer engineer explains

This is the technology behind the human-like voices in computers, smartphones, and apps.

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How is a text-to-speech voice made? – Sarah G٫ age 11٫ Seguin٫ Texas

How is a text-to-speech voice made? – Sarah G٫ age 11٫ Seguin٫ Texas

When you talk to computerized assistants like Siri or........

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