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Want Your Python AI to Speak? Using Pythonaibrain’s `speak()` Function

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Want Your Python AI to Speak? Using Pythonaibrain’s speak() Function

Author: Divyanshu Sinha
Tags: #python #ai #tts #pythonaibrain #tutorial

Want Your AI to Talk?

Ever wanted your AI to speak out messages instead of just printing text? 🤖
With Pythonaibrain v1.1.8, it’s super easy. The speak() function allows your Python program to convert text to speech using voices available on your device.

In this tutorial, we’ll cover:

  • Installing Pythonaibrain
  • Using speak() with different voices
  • Cross-platform tips

Step 1: Install Pythonaibrain

If you haven’t installed it yet, run:

pip install pythonaibrain==1.1.8
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Make sure your Python version is 3.8 or higher.

Step 2: Basic Usage of speak()

Here’s the simplest way to make your AI speak:

from pyaitk import speak

# Speak a message using the default voice
speak("Hello! I am your AI speaking!")
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✅ That’s it! Your computer will read the message aloud.

Step 3: Using Different Voices

You can select a voice installed on your system. Example:

from pyaitk import speak

# Speak with a specific voice
speak("Hello! I am David speaking.", voice="david")
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On Windows, common voices include "david", "zira", "mark".
On macOS, system voices like "alex" or "victoria" are available.
On Linux, espeak voices are used ("en-us+f3", "en-us+m3", etc.).

Step 4: How to Check Available Voices

Windows Example (via pyttsx3)

import pyttsx3

engine = pyttsx3.init()
voices = engine.getProperty('voices')
for voice in voices:
    print(voice.name)
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Make sure the voice name matches exactly when using speak(voice="...").

Step 5: Combine with Chatbot

You can make your AI chatbot talk instead of just printing responses:

from pyaitk import Brain, speak

brain = Brain()
brain.train()
brain.save()

username = input("Your name: ")

while True:
    query = input(f"{username}: ")
    answer = brain.process_messages(query, False)

    # Speak the AI response
    speak(answer, voice="david")

    if query.lower() == "bye":
        break
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Step 6: Optional Enhancements

  • Add dynamic voices depending on the user or mood.
  • Use cross-platform voice checks to select an available voice automatically.
  • Combine with GUI libraries (Tkinter, CustomTkinter) for a talking chatbot interface.

Conclusion

With Pythonaibrain’s speak(), you can make your AI interactive and engaging by adding speech. 🗣️

You now know how to:

  • Convert text to speech in Python
  • Use different voices
  • Integrate speaking into a chatbot

Go ahead, make your Python AI talk like a real assistant! 🚀

For more check it out Pythonaibrain v1.1.8

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