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Introduction

Welcome to TTS Wrapper, a powerful and flexible python library that simplifies text-to-speech integration across multiple services. Whether you're building an application that needs speech synthesis capabilities or just want to experiment with different TTS engines, TTS Wrapper provides a unified interface that makes it easy to work with various text-to-speech services.

What is TTS Wrapper?​

TTS Wrapper is a Python library that abstracts away the complexities of working with different text-to-speech APIs by providing:

  • A unified interface for multiple TTS services
  • Consistent handling of voice selection and audio properties
  • Streamlined audio playback controls
  • Cross-platform support
  • Comprehensive SSML support where available

Supported Engines​

TTS Wrapper supports a wide range of both cloud-based and local TTS engines:

Cloud Services​

  • AWS Polly
  • Google Cloud TTS
  • Microsoft Azure TTS
  • IBM Watson
  • ElevenLabs
  • Wit.Ai
  • Play.HT

Local Engines​

  • eSpeak-NG (Linux/macOS/Windows)
  • AVSynth (macOS only)
  • SAPI (Windows only)
  • Sherpa-ONNX (All platforms)

Experimental Support​

  • PicoTTS
  • UWP (Windows 10+)

For a detailed comparison of features across all engines, see our Engines Overview.

Key Features​

Core Functionality​

  • Text-to-speech conversion with multiple output options
  • SSML (Speech Synthesis Markup Language) support
  • Voice and language selection
  • Streaming and direct playback
  • Audio file output in various formats

Advanced Features​

  • Real-time playback controls (pause, resume, stop)
  • Word-level timing and callbacks
  • Volume, pitch, and rate control
  • Unified voice handling across engines
  • Audio device selection
  • Streaming capabilities

Developer-Friendly​

  • Consistent API across all engines
  • Type hints for better IDE support
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Rich example collection (see examples)
  • Active community support

Getting Started​

Ready to get started? Check out our Installation Guide to set up TTS Wrapper in your project, then move on to the Basic Usage guide to learn how to use the library.