Earlier we developed neural Assamese Text-to-Speech Xobdo Boroxa 1.0 in collaboration with XOBDO.ORG.
Using Xobdo Boroxa 1.0 model, we have developed two free public-facing Assamese reading tools to make Assamese digital content more accessible to the public.
The initiative is part of a broader community-driven effort to strengthen Assamese digital language infrastructure and promote accessible AI tools for regional languages.
1. Assamese Text-to-Speech Web App
A browser-based Assamese TTS web application that can read Assamese Unicode text directly from webpages or pasted text.
Key features:
- Reads Assamese Unicode text
- Supports webpage URL input
- Supports direct text input
- Runs speech synthesis inside the browser
- No server-side API call required for synthesis
- Model is cached in the browser after first load
- Can work offline after the model is loaded
- Useful for accessibility, reading support, education, and Assamese digital content consumption
Here is the Project page.
2. Assamese TTS Chrome Extension
A Chrome extension for reading Assamese text directly from webpages.
Key features:
- Select Assamese text on any webpage and listen to it
- Right-click and choose full-page reading
- Runs locally inside the browser
- No API call required for speech synthesis
- Model is downloaded once and cached locally
- Works offline after the first model load
- Designed for desktop Chrome users
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Acknowledgement
This model and the related applications are part of a collaborative effort by Assam AI Initiative (AAII-আই) and Xobdo.org to support Assamese language technology and make Assamese digital content more accessible.
Disclaimer
This is an early version of the Assamese TTS model. The model is designed to generate clear and natural Assamese speech, but pronunciation, prosody, and expressiveness may still improve with more training data and future model updates.