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syntax: markdown
tags: [tldr, osx]
source: https://github.com/tldr-pages/tldr.git
---
# say

> Convert text to speech.
> More information: <https://keith.github.io/xcode-man-pages/say.1.html>.

- Say a phrase aloud:

`say "{{I like to ride my bike.}}"`

- Read a file aloud:

`say --input-file={{filename.txt}}`

- Say 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.}}"`

- List the available voices (different voices speak in different languages):

`say --voice="?"`

- Say something in Polish:

`say --voice={{Zosia}} "{{Litwo, ojczyzno moja!}}"`

- Create an audio file of the spoken text:

`say --output-file={{filename.aiff}} "{{Here's to the Crazy Ones.}}"`
