say

macos

Convert text to speech.

Examples (6)

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."