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TEXT TO SPEECH
The Text to Speech extension lets your sprite talk. You
can type a message and the sprite will say it out loud.
You can also change the voice and language. It makes
your projects more fun and real.
The Text to Speech extension includes the following
blocks:
speak hello This block makes your sprite say the words you type.
This block changes how the sprite’s voice sounds.
set voice to alto You can choose from different voices like Alto, Tenor,
Giant and Kitten.
This block changes the language your sprite speaks
set language to English
in. Useful for creating multilingual or global projects.
Ask
AGENT
OrangeAI
Create a multilingual script that uses Text to Speech blocks so the sprites can talk to each
other in different languages.
Study
Project 2 Converting Text to Speech
Create a project using Text to Speech blocks, where the boy and the robot talk to
each other by converting typed messages into spoken words. To start with your
project, first add the Text to Speech extension
using Add Extension button.
Select a backdrop and add the Andie and
Retro Robot sprites. Then, create the scripts for
the sprites and make the necessary changes in
the blocks.
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