Does this word splitting only happen when a word wraps around the end of a screen line? If it happens with standard screen output but not with full screen review it might be a general speakup bug rather than a soft synth problem. I remember seeing something like this a long time ago but can't recall seeing it recently. OTOH, I may just be using my system in a way that doesn't emphasize the problem if it's there. More specific feedback would be useful. Kirk Reiser The Computer Braille Facility e-mail: kirk at braille.uwo.ca University of Western Ontario phone: (519) 661-3061