espeak-ng ☆
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Description:
Speech synthesizer that supports more than hundred languages and accents
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.52.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: text-to-speech accessibility speech-synthesis i18n cli
Install: brew install espeak-ng
About:
espeak-ng is an open-source speech synthesizer that provides high-quality text-to-speech conversion for over 100 languages and accents. It serves as a modern replacement for the original eSpeak engine, offering improved voice clarity and phoneme accuracy. The tool is highly configurable and suitable for both desktop and embedded applications.
Key Features:
  • Supports 100+ languages and dialects
  • Compact and efficient for low-resource systems
  • Highly configurable pronunciation and intonation
  • Extensible phoneme and dictionary system
Use Cases:
  • Screen readers and accessibility tools
  • Embedded devices and IoT voice feedback
  • Language learning and pronunciation guides
Alternatives:
  • Festival – More complex setup, larger footprint, but highly extensible
  • PicoTTS – Commercial-grade voices, fewer language options, closed-source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Dependencies: pcaudiolib
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 3:24pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3ebb1738
Dec 12, 2024 2:11pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d8a87e20
Dec 12, 2024 1:56pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8b157acc
Sep 13, 2024 3:27am 0 VERSION_BUMP ca0126fc
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