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."}}