Ubuntu – How to add text-to-speech to GoldenDict

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How can I add a text to speech service or any other similar services to GoldenDict for offline use?

I am using Ubuntu 13.10 and I want to learn how to pronounce English words I don't know.

Best Answer

You can use the Programs tab to plug a text to speech software (espeak for example) into the GoldenDict.

Here are the steps:

  1. Install espeak:

    sudo apt-get install espeak

  2. Open GoldenDict and hit F3 to bring up the Dictionaries window (or select Edit/Dictionaries menu).

  3. On the Sources tab, select Programs tab.

  4. Click the Add button, select Audio for the Type column, enter espeak for the Name, and espeak -v en %GDWORD% for the Command Line column.

  5. Don't forget to check the Enabled box.

  6. Click OK

  7. Close the GoldenDict window and reopen it.

Now you have an item named espeak in your dictionaries and your translation results. Clicking the speaker icon in front of the word in espeak result, reads the word for you.

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