Prepare my text to be read aloud by text-to-speech
Rewrites a text so it sounds natural when a text-to-speech voice reads it, and lists the spots to listen to again.
Task:
Rewrite the text below so that a text-to-speech voice reads it naturally, without changing its meaning.
Context:
The text will be read aloud for [purpose, for example proofreading or listening on the go]. The language is [language] and the listener is [who listens].
Rules:
- Keep every fact and every number as written, and change only the wording that reads badly aloud.
- Spell out abbreviations, symbols and unusual numbers the way they should be spoken, and split sentences longer than 25 words.
- Replace tables, brackets and links with a spoken equivalent, and leave a short note where nothing sensible can be said aloud.
- List up to five places where I should listen again because a name, term or number may be mispronounced by the voice.
Result:
The rewritten text, then the list of up to five places to check, each with the word and the reason.
Material:
[paste the text to read aloud here]