Hello

Talking about pronounciations.  NVDA has a way of reading words as
months.  For instance, if I read a word that starts with the letters
JUN with a number preceeding or succeeding it, NVDA reads it as June.
This is rather annoying and I would actually like to know how to
change it.

If I can give you an example NVDA reads 2 Mark as 2 March k.

On 4/19/16, Christo Vorster <christo.vorster@...> wrote:
> Hi
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> My first experience with computers was back in 1986. A friend of mine had an
> Apple with SoftVert as speech programme. I still am of the opinion that
> SoftVert was way ahead of it’s time.
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> Then I moved into a new job at the Pioneer School for the Blind in
> Worcester, South Africa.
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> Just for interest sake. I was appointed as Piano Tuning teacher. What I wil
> remember for the rest of my life is that I got a desktop computer. A 186
> (the rest of the letters and numbers I cannot remember), 20 MB hard drive
> and something like 4 MB of RAM. I can’t even remember the version of DOS I
> used, probably something like 3.1, or something. At that time I thought that
> 20 MB of hard drive space was so much that it would last me for the rest of
> my life. Those were the “good old days”. Now 2 TerraByte is pushing it for
> space.
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> Yes! We must live with change. Fortunately one can change, but we my still
> remember the starting days.
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> Cheers
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> From: David Moore [mailto:jesusloves1966@...]
> Sent: Monday, 18 April 2016 9:32 PM
> To: nvda@groups.io
> Subject: Re: [nvda]
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> Hi,
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> I used the dec talk hard ware synthisizer in the 80s with an IBM computer.
> Wow, that really brings back memories. Take care.
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> From: Arianna Sepulveda <mailto:englishrider91@...>
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> Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 2:34 PM
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> To: nvda@groups.io
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> Subject: Re: [nvda]
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> Thanks for those samples. I've never really been a fan of Decktalk, but I
> have heard quite a bit of it over the years, and you are right. This version
> does sound quite different than what's shipped with Window Eyes.
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> Thanks,
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> Ari
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> People who are interested may want to hear a recording I made when I was
> evaluating this version of Dectalk.  it speaks differently enough and has a
> bit of a different inflection pattern as well and those interested should
> hear the program when deciding.  You may be able to use it as a demo but
> this recording may allow you to decide what you think of this version.  The
> original DECTalk couldn't be replicated, I think because the code was lost
> at some time and this is a reconstruction.  The person selling the program
> isn't responsible for this.  She is making available what has been supplied.
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> The person selling this version is very friendly and it was a pleasure
> corresponding with her.
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> The link to download the samples is
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> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/25812011/DECtalk%20samples.mp3?dl=1
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> The sample consists of the reading of a small part of Genesis at two
> different speeds.  Trying the synthesizer as you would use it may be
> preferable but this may give you a reasonable idea of whether you want to
> pursue the matter.
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> Gene
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> From: Shaun Everiss <mailto:sm.everiss@...>
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> Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 6:04 AM
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> To: nvda@groups.io
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> Subject: Re: This is the moderator speaking: [nvda] Question Regarding
> Eloquence for NVDA from Code Factory
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> Well if people don't want the legal version of eloquence.
> emailing enablerehab@... and asking for their dectalk synth may be
> the better option.
> They don't exactly sell it anymore because there is no interest however
> they will sell it to you for basically what its worth.
> Their licence with fonix means you need to pay but there is no fixed
> price so pay what you want.
> I put in 20 bucks for the thing but you could pay anything from 1-2
> dollars up.
> For those not liking eloquence this may be the better solution.
> My only complaint is that some of  the voices  are a bit quiet volume wise.
> However for about a couple mb you get every dectalk voice and language,
> sadly no singing but even so.
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> On 18/04/2016 10:33 p.m., Joseph Lee wrote:
>> Hi Chris,
>> 1. CF version is legal.
>> 2. Sometimes we do see illegal Eloquence pop up, and this version is the
>> one we don't allow (legal versions are allowed).
>> Hope this helps (and please have a long rest).
>> Cheers,
>> Joseph
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Christopher-Mark Gilland [mailto:clgilland07@...]
>> Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 3:25 AM
>> To: nvda@groups.io
>> Subject: Re: This is the moderator speaking: [nvda] Question Regarding
>> Eloquence for NVDA from Code Factory
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>> This is the only Eloquence related post I'm going to send to this list,
>> but it has 100% everything to do with what Joseph has just said.  I'm
>> neither promoting nor asking about how to get this working with Eloquence,
>> so know that up front.
>>
>> So, my question is, first, Joseph, you say that Code Factory released an
>> addon.  I guess my question is, is that addon considered to be illegal?
>> Second off, I'm a little bit confused.  Are you saying that Eloquence is
>> allowed, or are you saying it isn't allowed at this time on list.
>> Further, if not allowed, please then be more specific.  Are you saying
>> it's not allowed period, or are you saying it's allowed, but only if
>> talking about the CF version.
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>> Sorry, your message was just a little bit vague.  I've had an extremely
>> emotionally rough night, I won't go into it more than to say, I've been
>> crying my eyes out all night, so therefore as you can imagine, I'm
>> incredibly tired, so perhaps my mind is a bit oblivious right now to the
>> meaning of your message.  If so, please forgive me.
>> ---
>> Christopher Gilland
>> JAWS Certified, 2016.
>> Training Instructor.
>>
>> clgilland07@...
>> Phone: (704) 256-8010.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Joseph Lee" <joseph.lee22590@...>
>> To: <nvda@groups.io>
>> Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 6:17 AM
>> Subject: Re: This is the moderator speaking: [nvda] Question Regarding
>> Eloquence for NVDA from Code Factory
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>> Ladies and gentlemen,
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>> Until a few months ago, discussion of Eloquence wasn't allowed on this
>> list.
>> This was relaxed last summer when Code Factory released Eloquence add-on.
>> Back then, Nimer and I (Nimer being the actual list owner) said discussion
>> of illegal version isn't still permitted.
>> At this point, it would be advisable to suspend Eloquence discussions for
>> a while. We cannot risk giving NVDA a slightly muddy reputation at this
>> important occasion: NVDA's tenth anniversary and NVDACon. Please don't
>> forget this: the reputation of a product, particularly a product that many
>> of you depends on, depends on what users say about the product and the
>> discussions surrounding it.
>> For those new to this list: I'm known for being generous. However, I'm
>> also known for being a volcano, especially if the integrity of the list or
>> the reputation of a product or a community is questioned. I'll not
>> activate moderation flag for anyone out of respect for everyone and for
>> newbies to get accustomed to this environment.
>> For our old friends: Yes, I am indeed serious, more serious now that we're
>> about to help NV Access celebrate NVDA's tenth birthday. Not only I'm
>> speaking on behalf of moderators, but as one of the planners of NVDACon
>> 2016 (I am indeed the chair of the planning committee), I'd like to kindly
>> request that we care about reputation of NVDA, NV Access and this
>> community.
>> These days, what gives me more stress isn't the question of who will
>> succeed me or success of NVDACon, but the reputation and future of this
>> community for months and years to come. What gives me more joy is to see
>> you all become folks who can think about what's going on and make informed
>> decisions (yes, that's the reason why I've proposed certain proposals in
>> the past).
>> In conclusion, I do know I will not be able to sleep tonight, but believe
>> I need to say this: NVDA community, specifically this forum, is facing a
>> crisis: misinformation abounds and passion trumps reason at times. We're
>> suffering from a disease called "misinformation" - what is illegal being
>> seen as legal, people not being informed as to what's available to them
>> when they need it, name calling at times and so forth (as I mentioned in
>> my blog, I will not accept name calling). Being passionate about something
>> is good, but it is better to think about what's going on before defending
>> one's arguments. In other words, contrary to what we've said about this
>> forum to the outside world, we're at times known for doing the opposite.
>> Lastly, in regards to free material: there is no such thing as free lunch.
>> I do need to say this in public: NVDA isn't technically free. For the
>> benefit of many, NVDA is made available as a free, open-source and
>> community-driven screen reader. But there are costs associated with this
>> project. Please stop now and imagine for a second: imagine a group of
>> developers who have decided to promote equal access to technology at no
>> additional costs, using their talents to give opportunities for someone
>> who lives in poverty somewhere.
>> NVDA is more than a screen reader now: it's a movement, and workers
>> deserve their wages - support, encouragement, opportunities and so on.
>> Thank you.
>> Cheers,
>> Joseph
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Afrim [mailto:afrim.maja@...]
>> Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 2:43 AM
>> To: nvda@groups.io
>> Subject: Re: [nvda] Question Regarding Eloquence for NVDA from Code
>> Factory
>>
>> Why do people talk about it? They can, and I don't consider it against the
>> rules of the list since the add-on, the alternative if you like to call it
>> is available and accessible from within the add-on list of NVDA.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> On Apr 17, 2016, at 9:33 PM, mk360 <mk.seventhson@...> wrote:
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>>> Hi,
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>>> I can pay, but the first condition is that the paid versions works as
>>> fine or better that the alternative, and as reviews as been said, that
>>> is not the case.
>>> However, I know that in the list we can't speak about that
>>> alternative, so I don't understand why the people speak about it.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> mk.
>>>
>>>> El 17-04-2016 a las 8:04, Greg Wocher escribió:
>>>> Hello,
>>>> I want to give those of you who use the illegal eloquence add on some
>>>> food for thought. When you do it and proudly proclaim that you do,
>>>> you give NVDA and its users a bad reputation. I think I may purchase
>>>> the Code Factory add on later this afternoon from AT Guys and I will
>>>> let you all know if it gets rid of the choppiness.
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Greg Wocher
>>>>
>>>>> On 4/17/2016 5:32 AM, Peter Beasley wrote:
>>>>> My sentiments exactly.
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message----- From: Afrim
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2016 6:40 AM
>>>>> To: nvda@groups.io
>>>>> Subject: Re: [nvda] Question Regarding Eloquence for NVDA from Code
>>>>> Factory
>>>>>
>>>>> I have been using the old add-on of eloquonce someone made, and I am
>>>>> not going to pay for a program  that does essentially the same
>>>>> thing. The add-on I am talking about works so fast and reliably.
>>>>> cheers.
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Apr 17, 2016, at 6:22 AM, Kelly Sapergia <ksapergia@...>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Recently, there was a discussion about alternative voices for NVDA,
>>>>>> such as Code Factory's add-on with Eloquence and Vocalizer. I
>>>>>> mentioned that when I tried this particular product, I noticed that
>>>>>> Eloquence sounded quite choppy compared to other screen readers and
>>>>>> other synths I have for NVDA on my machine running Windows 7.
>>>>>> I also never experienced this with Code Factory's SAPI 5
>>>>>> implementation.
>>>>>> Anyway, I got thinking about it this evening, and decided to do
>>>>>> some searching to see if anyone else was experiencing similar
>>>>>> issues. I found a thread about the add-on in the old NVDA list's
>>>>>> archive, and saw a message stating that the choppiness would go
>>>>>> away once the product was paid for. I was just wondering if this is
>>>>>> indeed the case? If yes, it's not what I'd consider the best way to
>>>>>> limit a trial version, but I might buy it after all.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Yours Sincerely,
>>>>>> Kelly John Sapergia
>>>>>> Show Host and Production Director
>>>>>> The Global Voice Internet Radio
>>>>>> http://www.theglobalvoice.info
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Personal Website: http://www.ksapergia.net Business Website (KJS
>>>>>> Productions): http://www.kjsproductions.com Follow me on Twitter
>>>>>> at: kjsapergia
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