System and method for user-specified pronunciation of words for speech synthesis and recognition

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15445863

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The method is performed at an electronic device with one or more processors and memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors. A first speech input including at least one word is received. A first phonetic representation of the at least one word is determined, the first phonetic representation comprising a first set of phonemes selected from a speech recognition phonetic alphabet. The first set of phonemes is mapped to a second set of phonemes to generate a second phonetic representation, where the second set of phonemes is selected from a speech synthesis phonetic alphabet. The second phonetic representation is stored in association with a text string corresponding to the at least one word.

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APPLE INCCALIFORNIA USA

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Binder, Justin G Oakland, US 14 1973
Chen, Hong San Jose, US 429 4330
Evermann, Gunnar Boston, US 23 4072
Gruber, Thomas R Emerald Hills, US 84 17340
Naik, Devang K San Jose, US 41 6428
Napolitano, Lia T San Francisco, US 18 4757
Srisuwananukorn, Charles San Francisco, US 7 1089
Weiner, Liam San Francisco, US 2 506
Williams, Shaun Eric San Jose, US 2 506

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