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Preference Optimization for Non-Verbal Vocalization Synthesis

arXiv · AI, language, vision and robotics · article · Aug 25, 2026 · UTC

Non-verbal vocalizations (NVs), such as laughter, coughs, and sighs, are essential for expressive TTS, but the effectiveness of preference optimization for NV generation remains poorly understood. We systematically study preference optimization for NV-capable TTS, focusing on preference signals, preference-pair construction, and DPO-based optimization objectives. We formulate an NV-aware character error rate (NV-CER) by treating NV tags as distinct output symbols and computing a weighted pinyin-based CER over both verbal and non-verbal content, enabling controllable optimization of NV realizat

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