About eSpeak
Text to Speech engine for English and many other languages. Compact size with clear but artificial pronunciation. Available as a command-line program with many options, a shared library for Linux, and a Windows SAPI5 version.
eSpeak 1.48.04
Text to Speech engine for English and many other languages. Compact size with clear but artificial pronunciation. Available as a command-line program with many options, a shared library for Linux, and
- By eSpeak
- GPL3
Technical details
| Publisher | eSpeak |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.48.04 |
| License | GPL3 |
| Installer type | inno |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | espeak.espeak |
| Requirements | Windows 10 or later |
Install eSpeak from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=espeak.espeak -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=espeak.espeak -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=espeak.espeak -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"download" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-
Frequently asked questions
Is eSpeak free?
eSpeak is gpl3 software from eSpeak. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of eSpeak?
The latest version is 1.48.04.
Is it safe to download eSpeak?
The download button links to the official installer published on sourceforge.net, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 875a2ae7634420b8653b70f7f555179fb4ce5746bbb5c2557bbe58f72439c58f.
Which Windows versions does eSpeak support?
eSpeak requires Windows 10 or later and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install eSpeak silently?
Run the offline installer with "download" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=espeak.espeak -e --silent.
How do I uninstall eSpeak?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find eSpeak and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=espeak.espeak -e.
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