generating-tts

Text-to-speech generation converts written text into spoken audio across 9 languages including English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Asian languages. This Skill uses the Kokoro model to produce natural-sounding speech with 11 voice options and adjustable playback speeds from 0.5x to 2.0x, enabling instant audio output for language learning and pronunciation practice.

Yes. This Skill generates spoken audio specifically designed for language learners, letting you hear correct pronunciation in your target language with customizable voices and speeds. For example, learn Spanish pronunciation by generating audio for phrases like 'Buenos días' with your preferred voice and playback speed.

The Skill supports 9 languages with 11 different voices offering gender and personality variations. Supported languages include English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Asian languages, giving learners and content creators natural-sounding audio options across diverse linguistic needs.

Speed control ranges from 0.5x to 2.0x, allowing you to slow down audio for beginner learners or speed it up for advanced practice. Voice presets and language codes are customizable, and generated audio plays immediately or returns as audio files for further use.

No manual server setup is required. This Skill implements server-based TTS using mlx-audio with the Kokoro model and starts the server automatically when needed, so you can generate and play audio immediately without configuration.

Speech synthesis quality depends on the Kokoro model's accuracy across 9 languages; Asian language support may vary in naturalness. Processing speed and audio file size scale with text length, and synthetic audio may not capture nuanced emotional delivery required for professional narration.