eSpeak is hard to understand
- /e/ version: 0.22-20220213163417 Android 9
- Device model(s): FP3
- Device rooted: no
Summary
The default eSpeak TTS engine is hard to understand. Other FOSS alternatives sound better.
The problem
Steps to reproduce
- Go to settings -> Accessibility -> Text-to-speech output
- Select eSpeak as prefered engine
- Press play
What is the current behavior?
eSpeak is hard to understand and does not sound natural at all.
What is the expected correct behavior?
The default TTS engine should be easy to understand.
Technical informations
Here are some examples using eSpeak and RHVoice.
Solutions
Workaround
I tried using other Open-Source TTS engines. RHVoice (FDroid) for example works a lot better and is easier to understand.