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flite: Convert the contents of a file to speech.
$ flite -f ${filename-txt}
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The command "flite -f ${filename-txt}" is an instruction to run the flite text-to-speech (TTS) synthesis software, passing it a specific text file as input.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "flite": Refers to the executable file or command name of the flite TTS synthesis software.
  • "-f": This flag is used to specify that the following argument is the file name or path of the text file to be processed.
  • "${filename-txt}": This is a placeholder for the name or path of the text file you want to convert into speech. In this form, "${filename-txt}" suggests that the actual file name ends with ".txt", indicating it is a text file.

To execute the command successfully, you need to replace "${filename-txt}" with the actual name of the text file (including the file extension) you wish to convert using flite.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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