Emphasis

Emphasis is represented by the code em and needs a following - , + , ++. The SSML equivalence is the<emphasis level=”modeerate”> tag.

• Effect: Tries to (de)emphasis the word/sentence.

• Characters:
  These represent the same preset values that normal SSML has.
  • ++ = strong
  • + = moderate
  • - = reduced

• Example:
  #em++[A test] is equal to <emphasis level=”strong”>A test</say-as>
  #em-[A test] is equal to <emphasis level=”reduced”>A test</say-as>

• Audio Example
  • Text: When I #em++[strongly emphasise] and when I have a #em-[reduced emphasise]