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psibi/speakex

Analysis updated 2026-07-11 · repo last pushed 2012-02-15

4JavaAudience · generalComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · moderate

TLDR

Speakex is an Android app that converts typed or pasted text into spoken audio using your phone's built-in text-to-speech engine, supporting multiple languages.

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Converts text to speech
      Supports multiple languages
      Uses built-in Android voices
    Use cases
      Language learning practice
      Listen to written notes
      Hear text spoken aloud
    Tech stack
      Java
      Android SDK
    Audience
      Students
      Language learners
      Note takers
    Characteristics
      Lightweight app
      No advanced config
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

A student studying a new language can hear how vocabulary words are pronounced.

USE CASE 2

Convert short notes or reminders into audio you can play back on your phone.

USE CASE 3

Listen to written text aloud if you prefer listening over reading.

What is it built with?

JavaAndroid SDK

How does it compare?

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Stars453
LanguageJavaJavaJava
Last pushed2012-02-152023-01-052018-09-14
MaintenanceDormantDormantDormant
Setup difficultymoderatemoderateeasy
Complexity2/52/51/5
Audiencegeneraldeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires Android development environment and a physical device or emulator with text-to-speech support for testing.

In plain English

Speakex is an Android app that turns written text into spoken audio. You type or paste words into the app, and it reads them out loud in a variety of languages. This can be useful if you are learning a new language, need an audio version of written notes, or want to quickly hear how something sounds when spoken aloud. The tool works by using the text-to-speech capabilities already built into Android phones. When you give the app a piece of text, it sends that text to the phone's underlying speech engine, which generates the audio and plays it back to you. Because it relies on the system's existing voice features, the number of voices and the exact sound of each language depend on what your specific device already supports. The app is built for people who want a straightforward way to hear text without needing to record audio themselves. For example, a student studying Spanish could use it to hear how a vocabulary word is pronounced. Similarly, someone who prefers listening to reading could convert short notes or reminders into audio they can play back on their phone. The README does not go into detail about any advanced configuration, special features, or setup instructions. It appears to be a simple, lightweight project focused on a single task rather than a feature-rich commercial product.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Build an Android app in Java that takes text input from the user and reads it aloud using Android's TextToSpeech class, supporting multiple languages.
Prompt 2
Add a language selector to a basic Android text-to-speech app so users can choose which language voice to use for playback.
Prompt 3
Create a simple Android UI with a text input field and a speak button that sends the typed text to the Android text-to-speech engine.

Frequently asked questions

What is speakex?

Speakex is an Android app that converts typed or pasted text into spoken audio using your phone's built-in text-to-speech engine, supporting multiple languages.

What language is speakex written in?

Mainly Java. The stack also includes Java, Android SDK.

Is speakex actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2012-02-15).

How hard is speakex to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is speakex for?

Mainly general.

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