README.md

Speech Recognition and Text-to-Speech Program

This project is a Python-based program that:

1. Listens to your voice using a microphone.
2. Converts spoken words into text.
3. Allows interaction via voice commands.

Features

• Speech Recognition: Captures and understands your voice input.
• Speech-to-Text: Responds using a natural-sounding voice.
• Continuous Listening: Keeps running until stopped manually.

Requirements

• Python 3.7 or higher
• Libraries:
  • pyttsx3: For text-to-speech functionality.
  • speech_recognition: For recognizing spoken words.

Install the required libraries:

pip install pyttsx3 SpeechRecognition

How It Works

1. The program uses the speech_recognition library to listen to audio input from your microphone.
2. Converts the audio into text using Google’s speech recognition API.
3. Responds or processes commands based on the spoken input.

Usage

1. Run the script:

   python Speech-to-Text.py

2. Speak into the microphone. The program will:
   • Print what you said as text.
   • Ask you to repeat if it doesn’t understand.
3. The loop continues until you manually stop it.

Settings

• Voice Settings: Configurable through pyttsx3 (e.g., voice type, rate of speech).
• Thresholds:
  • pause_threshold: Controls how long the program waits for a pause in speech.
  • energy_threshold: Sets the microphone sensitivity to ambient noise.

Notes

• Ensure your microphone is properly configured and working.
• Speak clearly for better recognition.
• Modify the speech rate or voice settings in the code if needed:

  engine.setProperty("rate", 150)  # Adjusts the speed of speech
  engine.setProperty("voice", voices[1].id)  # Changes the voice

License

This project is open-source and can be used or modified for learning or personal projects.