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# say
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> 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:
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`say --input-file={{filename.txt}}`
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- Say a phrase with a custom voice and speech rate:
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`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):
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`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:
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`say --output-file={{filename.aiff}} "{{Here's to the Crazy Ones.}}"`