Phonetic Matching Nov. 12, 2024 The Storyteller platform syncs audiobooks and ebooks by aligning text with audio. The challenge is “forced alignment” to determine when a sentence starts and ends in the audio. Storyteller uses fuzzy matching algorithms, but faced accuracy issues due to transcription errors. A user suggested using phonetic encodings, leading to research on algorithms like Soundex, NYSIIS, Metaphone, and BMPM. BMPM stands out with fewer false positives and can identify words with different spellings but similar pronunciations. The algorithm highlights the importance of connection and history, reflecting the Jewish experience in the Diaspora. This lens provides a unique understanding of Jewish identity and shared experiences of vulnerability.
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