Break

The <break> tag enables you to insert pauses or breaks in speech to achieve a natural pace. You can specify the length of the pause in milliseconds or opt for predefined strengths such as small, medium, or large. Without the <break> tag, pauses are determined automatically based on the linguistic context.

Attributes of the Break Tag

• Predefined Strength – Select the strength of the pause from a set of predefined options. Each option correlates with an approximate duration in milliseconds (ms), allowing you to quickly apply commonly used pause lengths. The available strengths are:

  • x-weak: 250 ms

  • weak: 500 ms

  • medium: 750 ms

  • strong: 1,000 ms

  • x-strong: 1,250 ms

  • none: No pause. This option prevents the processor from inserting automatic breaks.

• Custom Time – Specifies the pause length in seconds or milliseconds (for example 3s or 250ms).

The use of pauses can significantly impact the user experience, and careful consideration should be given to the rhythm and pacing of the speech in different parts of the dialog.