Author/Authors :
Alghamdi, Mansour e.King Ahdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) - Computer and Etectronic Resear Institute, Saudi Arabia , Alhargan, Fayez King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) - Computer and Electronic Research Institute, Saudi Arabia , Alkanhal, Mohammed King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) - Computer and Electronic Research Institute, Saudi Arabia , Alkhairy, Ashraf King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) - Computer and Electronic Research Institute, Saudi Arabia , Eldesoukl, Munir King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) - Computer and Electronic Research Institute, Saudi Arabia , Alenazi, Ammar King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) - Computer and Electronic Research Institute, Saudi Arabia
Abstract :
The aim of this paper is to present an Arabic speech database that represents Arabic native speakers from all the cities of Saudi Arabia. The database is called the Saudi Accented Arabic Voice Bank (SAAVB). Preparing the prompt sheets, selecting the right speakers and transcribing their speech are some of the challenges that faced the project team. The procedures that meet these challenges are highlighted. SAAVB consists of 1033 speakers speak in Modern Standard Arabic with a Saudi accent. The SAAVB content is analyzed and the results are illustrated. The content was verified internally and externally by IBM Cairo and can be used to train speech engines such as automatic speech recognition and speaker verification systems.
