say
Converts text to speech. More information: https://ss64.com/osx/say.html.
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Say a phrase aloud:
say "{{I like to ride my bike.}}"
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Read a file aloud:
say --input-file={{filename.txt}}
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Say a phrase with a custom voice and speech rate:
say --voice={{voice}} --rate={{words_per_minute}} "{{I'm sorry Dave, I can't let you do that.}}"
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List the available voices (different voices speak in different languages):
say --voice="?"
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Say something in Polish:
say --voice={{Zosia}} "{{Litwo, ojczyzno moja!}}"
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Create an audio file of the spoken text:
say --output-file={{filename.aiff}} "{{Here's to the Crazy Ones.}}"
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