eSpeak
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eSpeak is a compact open source software speech synthesizer for English and other languages, for Linux and Windows.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
Discontinued
The last version (1.48) is from March 2014.
Features
- Text to Speech
- Spell Checking
- Export to WAV
- Support for Android Things
Tags
- speech-synthesizer
- speech-synthesis
- sound-tool
- audio-utility
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Gyyyn added eSpeak as alternative to OpenWebTTS
InkyLabs added eSpeak as alternative to QuickEditVideo
POX added eSpeak as alternative to VoiceGenie
What is eSpeak?
eSpeak is a compact open source software speech synthesizer for English and other languages, for Linux and Windows.
eSpeak uses a "formant synthesis" method. This allows many languages to be provided in a small size. The speech is clear, and can be used at high speeds, but is not as natural or smooth as larger synthesizers which are based on human speech recordings.
eSpeak information
Developed by
Jonathan Duddington & eSpeak Team Licensing
Open Source and Free product.Alternatives
100 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
Comments and Reviews
Because it's open source and it supports multiple platforms.
It sounds like a robot, not a human: http://espeak.sourceforge.net/samples.html ... It isn't compact (over 1 megabyte)
Opensource is good but there is better software out there, this app's high ranking is a legacy of what it was when it came out and doesn't reflect how it stands up to modern contenders.