Welsh TTS for JAWS

Welsh TTS for JAWS

Problem

You wish JAWS to read Welsh content in synthesised speech.

Resolution

JAWS does not have a Welsh text-to-speech (TTS) engine available. However, a free Welsh speech engine is available upon request via RNIB for education and non-commercial purposes. Please visit the following page to hear speech samples and to request a download link:
https://www.rnib.org.uk/wales-cymru/welsh-synthetic-voices

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