Adding Pause in Text-to-Speech generated voice

Question:

I would like to insert a pause into my text message, I would like to have the following

“General Alarm [pause X seconds] General Alarm”

If I put in a full stop or comma I get a small break (punctuation), however if I put in multiple commas or full stops the system pronounces ‘dot’ or ‘comma’

Is there a way of adding into the string the desired pause?

Answer:

You are almost there. Just insert space between the ‘dot’ will do if you are using TTS Paul or TTS kate.