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espeak

Compact open source text-to-speech synthesizer for multiple languages

Media linuxmacoswindows C++ GPL-3.0

Description

eSpeak is a compact open source software speech synthesizer for English and other languages. It can be used from the command line to convert text to speech output.

AI Summary

Compact text-to-speech synthesizer supporting English and many other languages

Capabilities

  • + Convert text to speech from the command line
  • + Support multiple languages
  • + Adjust speech rate, pitch, and volume
  • + Output to audio device or WAV file

Use When

  • You need text-to-speech from the command line
  • You want a lightweight TTS engine

Avoid When

  • x You need high-quality, natural-sounding speech
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