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Workflow Action - IVR Say/Play

TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview Action Name Action Description Action Details Example Overview The Say/Play action allows you to provide instructions or…

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  1. Overview
  2. Action Name
  3. Action Description
  4. Action Details
  5. How to Configure
  6. Field NameDescriptionMandatorySay or Play MessageChoose between text-to-speech or playing a pre-recorded audio messageYesText to SayThe text that will be converted to speech (if text-to-speech is selected)No (only for text-to-speech option)LanguageThe language in which the text will be spokenYesMessage VoiceSelect the type of voice (e.g., male or female) for the text-to-speechYesNumber of LoopsNumber of times the message should be repeatedNo
  7. Example
  8. Additional Notes

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview

The Say/Play action allows you to provide instructions or information to callers via either text-to-speech or pre-recorded audio. This action is part of an IVR (Interactive Voice Response) system, which helps guide callers through options or deliver important messages.

Action Name

Say/Play

Action Description

This action lets you configure whether to play a text-to-speech message or a pre-recorded audio message to the caller. It can be used for greetings, instructions, or any other information to be conveyed in a phone call.

Action Details

Action Details (image 1 of 1) What this shows This action lets you configure whether to play a text-to-speech message or a pre-recorded audio message to the caller. What this shows Illustrates the "Action Details" section of "Workflow Action - IVR Say/Play". This screenshot appears in the "Action Details" section of "Workflow Action - IVR Say/Play". The text alongside this image reads: This action lets you configure whether to play a text-to-speech message or a pre-recorded audio message to the caller. It can be used for greetings, instructions, or any other information to be conveyed in a phone call. Immediately after, the guide continues: Say or Play Message: Choose whether you want to say a message (text-to-speech) or play a message (pre-recorded audio). Text to Say: If you selected "Say a message," type the text that the system will read aloud. Language: Select the…. Image 1 of 1 What this coversThis action lets you configure whether to play a text-to-speech message or a pre-recorded audio message to the caller. It can be used for greetings, instructions, or any other information to be conveyed in a phone call. Next stepSay or Play Message: Choose whether you want to say a message (text-to-speech) or play a message (pre-recorded audio). Text to Say: If you selected "Say a message," type the text that the system will read aloud. Language: Select the language in which the message should be spoken. Only English is supported for this Message Voice: Choose whether the voice will be male or female. Number of Loops: Set the number of times you want the message to be played. Default is 1.

How to Configure

  1. Say or Play Message: Choose whether you want to say a message (text-to-speech) or play a message (pre-recorded audio).

    • Say a message: Input the text you want to convert to speech.
    • Play a message: Upload an audio file to be played to the caller.
  2. Text to Say: If you selected "Say a message," type the text that the system will read aloud.

  3. Language: Select the language in which the message should be spoken. Only English is supported for this

  4. Message Voice: Choose whether the voice will be male or female.

  5. Number of Loops: Set the number of times you want the message to be played. Default is 1.

Field NameDescriptionMandatory
Say or Play MessageChoose between text-to-speech or playing a pre-recorded audio messageYes
Text to SayThe text that will be converted to speech (if text-to-speech is selected)No (only for text-to-speech option)
LanguageThe language in which the text will be spokenYes
Message VoiceSelect the type of voice (e.g., male or female) for the text-to-speechYes
Number of LoopsNumber of times the message should be repeatedNo

Example

If you're setting up a welcome message for a customer service IVR, you might configure it like this:

  • Action Name: Welcome Message to the Caller
  • Say or Play Message: Say a message
  • Text to Say: "Hello, welcome to ABC Services. Please press 1 for Sales, 2 for Support."
  • Language: English (US)
  • Message Voice: Woman
  • Number of Loops: 1

Additional Notes

  • For pre-recorded audio, ensure the file is in a compatible format (e.g., MP3).
  • Adjust the number of loops depending on the type of message and its importance.

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