Is it possible to inform TalkBack word pronunciation based on word type?

Question

Is there any sort of TalkBack screen reader markup to inform the TTS how to pronounce a word based on it's type? For example, 'read' pronounced in past or present tense? Or 'bass' being pronounced as a fish or musical instrument?

Answer 1

Maybe, depending on the type of widget you're using. android:contentDescription might be what you're looking for. But I would not recommend trying to force the screen reader to announce something a certain way. If you want "read" announced as past tense and you have a contentDescription of "red", while that might sound correct when using a screen reader, it will not read correctly if using a Braille device. The user will read "red" in Braille letters instead of "read" and that will be confusing.