generateSpeech( )

Pattern

Generate Speech (OpenAI)

Convert text to speech using OpenAI's API. Includes multiple voices, speed control, and real-time playback for voiceovers and accessibility.

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Problems solved

  • Generate spoken audio from text with OpenAI speech models
  • Play or download synthesized speech in a minimal demo UI
  • Wire AI SDK speech generation through a simple API route

Use cases

  • Text-to-speech playgrounds
  • Accessibility read-aloud prototypes
  • Voiceover drafts from written copy
  • OpenAI speech API onboarding demos

AI SDK APIs

generateSpeech

Tags

aigenerate-speechopenaiaudiotts

Environment variables

External services

openai

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