For customers using OneNote Learning Tools, Learning Tools in Word, and Read Aloud in the Editor pane in Office and the Microsoft Edge browser, this article documents ways to download new languages for the Text-to-Speech feature in different versions of Windows.
Within Windows 10 settings, you'll download the desired language and then set your speech language.
On any edition of Windows 8.1, do the following:
After restarting your PC, you'll have the new language available for Text-to-Speech and the Learning Tools Immersive Reader will recognize the text on the page and read it in the correct language.
Language (Region) | Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 | Windows 8 | Name | Gender |
---|---|---|---|---|
Chinese (Hong Kong) | Y | N | Tracy | Female |
Chinese (Taiwan) | Y | Y | Hanhan | Female |
Chinese (People's Republic of China) | Y | Y | Huihui | Female |
English (United States) | Y | Y | Zira | Female |
English (United States) | Y | Y | David | Male |
English (Great Britain) | Y | Y | Hazel | Female |
French (France) | Y | Y | Hortense | Female |
German (Germany) | Y | Y | Hedda | Female |
Italian (Italy) | Y | N | Elsa | Female |
Japanese (Japan) | Y | Y | Haruka | Female |
Korean (Korea) | Y | Y | Heami | Female |
Polish (Poland) | Y | N | Paulina | Female |
Portuguese (Brazil) | Y | N | Maria | Female |
Russian (Russia) | Y | N | Irina © 2000 - 2017. Buffalo soldier midi download for piano. | Female |
Spanish (Mexico) | Y | N | Sabina | Female |
Spanish (Spain) | Y | Y | Helena | Female |
Third-party Text-to-Speech languages
Additional Text-to-Speech languages can be purchased from the following third-party providers:
Free Text-to-Speech languages are available for download from Open Source provider eSpeak. These languages work on Windows 7, but some may not yet work on Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10. View a list of available eSpeak languages and codes for more information.
Download eSpeak languages