emphasis

Add or remove emphasis from a word or phrase.

A ++strong++ level
A +moderate+ level
A ~none~ level
A -reduced- level


A (strong)[emphasis:"strong"] level

A (moderate)[emphasis] level                //same
A (moderate)[emphasis:"moderate"] level     //same

A (none)[emphasis:"none"] level

A (reduced)[emphasis:"reduced"] level

Set break length in seconds or milliseconds:

  • strong
  • moderate (default)
  • none
  • reduced

Speech Markdown

Short format

A ++strong++ level
A +moderate+ level
A ~none~ level
A -reduced- level

Standard format

A (strong)[emphasis:"strong"] level

A (moderate)[emphasis] level                //same
A (moderate)[emphasis:"moderate"] level     //same

A (none)[emphasis:"none"] level

A (reduced)[emphasis:"reduced"] level

Formatters

Plain Text

A strong level
A moderate level
A none level
A reduced level

Amazon Alexa SSML

<speak>
A <emphasis level="strong">strong</emphasis> level

A <emphasis level="moderate">moderate</emphasis> level

A <emphasis level="none">none</emphasis> level

A <emphasis level="reduced">reduced</emphasis> level
</speak>

Google Assistant SSML

<speak>
A <emphasis level="strong">strong</emphasis> level

A <emphasis level="moderate">moderate</emphasis> level

A <emphasis level="none">none</emphasis> level

A <emphasis level="reduced">reduced</emphasis> level
</speak>