Yes, speech synthesis supports pauses. Pauses are essential for creating natural and expressive speech, as they help convey emotions, emphasize key points, and improve the rhythm of the spoken content. In speech synthesis systems, pauses can be implemented in several ways, such as inserting silent intervals between words or phrases, or using specific markers in the text input to indicate where pauses should occur.
For example, in a text-to-speech (TTS) system, you can use punctuation like commas, periods, or ellipses to signal pauses. A comma might result in a short pause, while a period could indicate a longer pause. Some advanced TTS systems also allow developers to explicitly define pause durations using special tags or commands in the input text. For instance, a tag like <pause duration="500ms"/> could instruct the system to insert a 500-millisecond pause at that point in the speech.
In the context of cloud-based speech synthesis services, such as those offered by Tencent Cloud, developers can leverage these features to create more dynamic and human-like speech outputs. Tencent Cloud's TTS service supports customizable parameters, including pause durations, to meet various application needs, such as voice assistants, audiobooks, or customer service automation.