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Convert text to speech. tldr-pages
On macOS
macOS
Say a phrase aloud
say "I like to ride my bike."IdentifyRead a file aloud
say --input-file filename.txtIdentifySay 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."IdentifyList the available voices (different voices speak in different languages)
say --voice "?"IdentifySay something in Polish
say --voice Zosia "Litwo, ojczyzno moja!"IdentifyCreate an audio file of the spoken text
say --output-file filename.aiff "Here's to the Crazy Ones."Identify