spoken language computing

noun

UK /ˈspəʊkən ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/

US /ˈspoʊkən ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/

Using a computer by talking to it instead of typing.

With spoken language computing, you can ask your phone to play a song just by saying it out loud.

SYNONYMS

voice computing speech-based computing voice interaction spoken interface technology

RELATED WORDS

speech recognition voice assistant natural language processing human-computer interaction dictation software

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The study of how computers understand and respond to human speech.

She studies spoken language computing to help machines understand different accents.

3. Technology that turns spoken words into text or commands.

Spoken language computing lets people with limited hand movement control devices with their voice.

4. A field combining linguistics and computer science to build talking systems.

Spoken language computing brings together experts in speech and software.