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# say
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> Converts text to speech.
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- Say a phrase aloud:
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`say {{"I like to ride my bike."}}`
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- Read a file aloud:
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`say -f {{filename.txt}}`
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- Say a phrase with a custom voice and speech rate:
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`say -v {{voice}} -r {{words_per_minute}} {{"I'm sorry Dave, I can't let you do that."}}`
- List the available voices:
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`say -v "?"`
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- Create an audio file of the spoken text:
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`say -o {{filename.aiff}} {{"Here's to the Crazy Ones."}}`