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How to Request New Text-to-Speech Voices for More Languages
Question details
The user wants to know where to find or request additional text-to-speech (TTS) languages, regional accents, and diverse voice options such as male, female, or child voices.
- Product
- Microsoft Azure Text to Speech
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Looking to expand the available text-to-speech voice options for reading digital content aloud in different accents, ages, or languages.
- Observed behavior
- The current text-to-speech voice selection is limited, prompting the need to request new voices directly from the service provider.
Before submitting a request for new voices, check your operating system's 'Time & Language' settings to ensure you have downloaded all currently available speech packs.
Submit a Feature Request to Microsoft Azure
Because text-to-speech capabilities are managed by Microsoft Azure rather than Microsoft 365, new voice requests must be submitted through Azure's dedicated feedback channels.
Microsoft 365 and Office applications rely on the underlying text-to-speech engines provided by your operating system or Microsoft Azure. If you are looking for specific regional voices, dialects, or age-specific voices (like a child's voice) that are not currently available, you will need to request them directly from the Azure Text to Speech development team.
Open your web browser and navigate to the official Microsoft Support or Feedback portal.
Search for 'Azure Text to Speech feedback' or navigate to the product suggestion page linked in official Microsoft documentation.
Fill out the feedback form detailing the specific languages, regional accents, or voice types (male, female, child) you would like to see added to the text-to-speech library.
Install Additional Voices via Windows Settings
You may already have access to more voices than are currently displayed. Downloading new language packs in Windows often adds new text-to-speech options to your applications.
Listen to Your Documents with WPS Office
WPS Office provides a highly compatible and lightweight platform for all your document needs, complete with built-in text reading capabilities so you can listen to your documents effortlessly.
- 1. Open Your Document: Launch WPS Writer and open the document you wish to read aloud.
- 2. Navigate to the Review Tab: Click on the 'Review' tab located in the top ribbon menu of the application.
- 3. Start Text to Speech: Click the 'Read' or 'Text to Speech' button to begin listening to your text.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I change the reading voice in my Office applications?
Office applications typically use your system's default text-to-speech voice. You can change this by going to your operating system's speech settings (such as Windows Settings > Time & Language > Speech) and selecting a different installed voice from the dropdown menu.
Why are some regional accents missing from my text-to-speech options?
Text-to-speech voices are continuously being developed. If a specific regional accent or language is missing, it may not be supported yet by the provider (like Microsoft Azure). You can submit a feature request to encourage the development of that specific voice.
Can I download third-party text-to-speech voices?
Yes, you can often purchase and install third-party SAPI-compliant text-to-speech voices on Windows. Once installed on your system, these voices generally become available for use in programs that support standard system voices.
