Re: [Espeak-general] comments on ESpeak v 1.48.11

[brandon T <bra...@gm...>]

Hello,

I think that everything is good in the U.S. voice except for the word
detail, like I said before. As I use the U.S. voice only occasionally,
I think it's ok, as the way it says things is similar to how I and
others say many things. I actually prefer the 'en' voice more. The
U.S. voice has a slightly higher pitched tone to me, that makes it
more difficult for me to use primarily. Do you know if that is the
case, or if it's just me?

Thank you very much for your time and I look forward to any assistance
you are willing to provide.

Sincerely,

Brandon Tyson

On 9/1/14, Bhavya shah <bha...@gm...> wrote:
> Hi.
> My comments are based on OED American English audio pronunciations. I
> am not a native US English speaker myself.
> I don't think an audio pronunciation will needed my Jonnathan Sir
> since OED already has two.
> Thanks for commenting.
>
> On 8/31/14, brandon T <bra...@gm...> wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> The only thing I am seeing with the U.S. voice that I think should be
>> corrected if you don't mind please, is the word 'detail'. The start of
>> the word is not getting enough emphasis. The correct pronunciation
>> should be reversed, so that the start of the word is getting the
>> emphasis, and the end of the word doesn't. Currently, it is the
>> opposite. If you would like a recording of how I think it should be
>> said, please let me know if you don't mind please.
>>
>> Other than this, everything sounds all right to me. I do speak U.S.
>> English, but it depends on where you are in the U.S. as some
>> pronunciations aren't quite the same.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Brandon
>>
>> On 8/31/14, Bhavya shah <bha...@gm...> wrote:
>>> Hi.
>>> Please note that I will be updating this thread as and when I have a
>>> long list of mispronunciations.
>>> dear, hear, tear etc... (with en) = I still don't think they are
>>> right. Experts, could you confirm this? Maybe the 'e' in such words
>>> should be lengthened a bit?
>>> stabilization (with en us) = is this mispronounced? I am not sure
>>> because OED American English does not have an audio pronunciation for
>>> this word.
>>> and (with en us) = the 'a' currently is closer to an 'e' (like in
>>> 'end'). I feel that the 'a' should be made much more closer to an 'a'
>>> (like in 'anned'). Also, do you think the 'a' in 'and' should be
>>> lengthened a bit, according to the OED audio pronunciation, I do feel
>>> so.
>>> audio (with en us) = 'au' should be pronounced a bit differently,
>>> refer the OED American English audio pronunciation for further
>>> detailed information
>>> detail (with en us) = OED American English has two audio
>>> pronunciations for this word, ESpeak en us's pronunciation does not
>>> match to either of the two, please refer OED for further information
>>> and correct this in ESpeak, help from native American English speakers
>>> would also be appreciated here
>>> action (with en us) = 'a' should be made closer to 'a' rather than 'e'
>>> origin (with en us) = unnecessary stress is being put on 'r'
>>>
>>> I will continue this list later.
>>> I hope to hear all of yours' comments so that we can understand the
>>> above issues better.
>>> Hope they may be fixed at the earliest.
>>> I would appreciate any assistance.
>>>
>>> Best Regards
>>> Bhavya Shah
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