Unlocking the Power of Speech: Text-to-Speech Technology for the Khmer Language
Text-to-Speech (TTS) technology has revolutionized how we interact with digital devices, converting written text into natural-sounding spoken words. For the Khmer language—the official language of Cambodia, spoken by over 16 million people—TTS is not just a convenience; it’s a bridge to accessibility, education, and digital inclusion.
The team also plans to collaborate with other developers and researchers to create more advanced TTS systems for other languages in Southeast Asia. They hope to create a regional network of TTS systems that can facilitate communication and knowledge sharing across borders.
- A web application using Flask or Django
- A mobile app using React Native or Flutter
- A desktop application using Electron or PyQt
- Deploy the trained model in a suitable application or framework, such as:
Most available TTS tools sounded robotic and struggled with the unique tonal nuances and "cluster" sounds of Khmer. Serey didn't just want a voice; he wanted a . He used AI platforms like
returned to his village. He sat beside his grandfather and opened his laptop. He scanned one of Lok Ta's handwritten stories about the Legend of the Moon and the Rabbit