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say

Converts text to speech. More information: https://ss64.com/osx/say.html.
  • Say a phrase aloud:
    say "{{I like to ride my bike.}}"
  • Read a file aloud:
    say --input-file={{filename.txt}}
  • 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.}}"
  • List the available voices (different voices speak in different languages):
    say --voice="?"
  • Say something in Polish:
    say --voice={{Zosia}} "{{Litwo, ojczyzno moja!}}"
  • Create an audio file of the spoken text:
    say --output-file={{filename.aiff}} "{{Here's to the Crazy Ones.}}"

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