IVONA Voices 2 1.6.70 Torrent: Customizing Pronunciation with User Dictionaries

One of the most significant advantages of IVONA Voices 2 1.6.70 is its ability to be tailored to individual preferences through the creation of user dictionaries. This binary file, named `userdct_3LetterLanguageCode.dat`, allows users to modify the pronunciation of the voices by defining specific rules and exceptions.

Before creating a user dictionary, it's essential to prepare a text file with similar content. For instance, if you're using Finnish voices, your file would be named `userdct_fif.dat`. This file must be encoded in UTF-8 without BOM.

The structure of the text file is straightforward. It consists of several fields separated by spaces and // characters. The first field, 'Name,' corresponds to the name of the text file itself. The 'Description' field can contain any relevant information about the dictionary, while the 'Language' field should be set to the uppercase version of the 3LetterLanguageCode.

The most crucial field is the 'Source string,' which contains the original word or phrase with a maximum length of 40 characters. The source string is followed by two spaces and then the destination string, denoted by `//`. This is where you specify how the word should be pronounced using phonetic symbols in L&H+ (Lernout & Hauspie) notation.

For example, if you want to pronounce the Finnish phrase 'tuhatvuotta' as 'At.vu.ottA#', you would enter the following information:

Name: userdct_fif.dat

Description: Custom dictionary for Finnish voices

Language: FIF

Source string: tuhatvuotta

// At.vu.ottA#

Note that the `#` sign in the destination string indicates a pause or silence. It's essential to keep in mind that the destination string can only contain phonetic symbols from the four tables provided in the PDF document.

By creating user dictionaries, users of IVONA Voices 2 1.6.70 can fine-tune their voice assistants to better suit their needs and preferences. This feature is particularly useful for those who require specific pronunciation rules or exceptions that aren't available through default settings. With this level of customization, IVONA Voices 2 1.6.70 Torrent truly stands out as a powerful tool for voice synthesis.