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Explore Azure AI Speech Capabilities in Azure AI Foundry

Explore Azure AI Speech text-to-speech, speech-to-text, translation, and pronunciation assessment features using Azure AI Foundry portal interface.

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Logging into Azure Account using Azure Portal
Exploring Text-to-Speech Capabilities in Azure AI Foundry
Exploring Speech-to-Text Capabilities in Azure AI Foundry

Lab Overview

Azure AI Speech service is a cloud-based platform that provides advanced speech processing capabilities including text-to-speech synthesis and speech-to-text recognition using state-of-the-art neural models. The service enables organizations and individuals to build accessible applications, create voice interfaces, develop language learning tools, and implement multilingual communication solutions with high-quality voice processing.

In this lab, you will explore the comprehensive capabilities of Azure AI Speech service using the Azure AI Foundry portal. You'll learn how to experiment with neural voice synthesis and voice gallery selection, create custom personal voices from voice samples, and test real-time transcription, speech translation, and pronunciation assessment features through an intuitive web interface.

Objectives

Upon completion of this beginner level lab, you will be able to:

  • Navigate Azure AI Foundry portal and access the Speech Playground interface
  • Explore text-to-speech capabilities using pre-built voices from the voice gallery
  • Create custom personal voices using voice sample recordings and AI voice cloning
  • Test real-time speech-to-text transcription with various audio inputs
  • Experiment with speech translation features for multilingual communication
  • Evaluate pronunciation assessment capabilities for language learning applications
  • Configure advanced speech processing options including language detection and speaker identification
  • Understand the practical applications and use cases for Azure AI Speech service features

Who is this lab for?

This lab is designed for:

  • Product managers evaluating Azure AI Speech capabilities for their applications
  • UX designers exploring voice interface possibilities and accessibility features
  • Business analysts understanding speech AI capabilities for customer solutions
  • Developers getting familiar with Azure Speech services before implementation
  • Language learning professionals interested in pronunciation assessment technology
  • Content creators exploring text-to-speech options for multimedia projects