In order to test synthetic speech generated on computers, we would like a number of fluent speakers of North American English to listen to a set of synthetic utterances built using different voice building techniques.
The listening test takes around 30-45 minutes. We will send participants a $10 Amazon.com voucher for completing the experiment.
The task consists of five tests, which play various waveform files to the listener, who then is asked to score them on a 1-5 scale, or in some tests type in what they hear. You will need an computer with a good internet commection and the ability to hear output audio.
To carry out the listening test please go to
http://www.speech.cs.cmu.edu/blizzard2006/register-U.htmlYou will be asked to register, then listen to and evaluate a set of sentences. We find it takes around 30-45 minutes to complete all the tests. It is good if you can carry this out in a single session, but you can take a break and return later, continuing from where you left off.
Thank you!