spokenlanguagetechnology
nounUK /ˈspəʊkən ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/
US /ˈspoʊkən ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ tɛkˈnɑːlədʒi/
Spoken language technology is a computer tool that helps machines listen to and talk with people.
Spoken language technology lets my phone understand what I say and answer me out loud.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Software that turns spoken words into written text.
The app uses spoken language technology to write down everything the teacher says.
3. Systems that let computers speak words out loud to people.
Spoken language technology reads the story aloud for kids who cannot see the screen.
4. Tools that help people who have trouble speaking to communicate with others.
Spoken language technology gives her a voice by turning her typed words into speech.