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