Text to Speech
Communication is universal and comes in all guises, so it will never be a one-size-fits-all concept.
What works for one person will not work for another, which is something INT6 has taken into account when creating InMyWords. The app considers the capabilities and preferences of professionals and users when delivering its translation service.
In addition to the highly popular speech-to-text method, people can also type their message and have it read back to them by an AI voice of their choice. For many people, listening can be an easier way to take in information than reading from a screen.
Accessibility
Written content can present additional challenges for people with visual impairments, dyslexia, learning difficulties or low literacy. InMyWords helps open up the digital world to more people, taking guidance from the international Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Comprehension and retention
Hearing text read aloud, especially whilst reading it, can help some learners understand and remember information better. For people who find written information difficult to process, being able to hear the same content can provide another way to understand what is being communicated.
Language learning
Text to speech can also support language learning. Learners can hear the pronunciation, intonation and rhythm of words and phrases in the target language, helping them become more familiar with how a language sounds when spoken.
Multilingual reach
Content can be delivered in many languages and accents from a single text source, often combined with machine translation. Within InMyWords, this means translated content can be both displayed as written text and delivered as speech, helping people communicate across different languages in a way that suits them.
Easy on the eye
Listening offers a break from reading on screens. For people who spend a lot of time using phones, tablets or computers, being able to listen rather than continually read can make digital communication more comfortable and flexible.
Another way to access information
Text to speech is not about replacing written information, it simply provides another option. InMyWords gives users the choice to read, listen, or use both together, making translated conversations and information more accessible to a wider range of people.