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Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS

Fast, lightweight speech in 30 voices

  • 30 voices
Try Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS

From 0.03 credits per second of audio≈ $0.00

What it's like to use

Gemini 3.8 Flash Lite TTS is the faster, lower-cost sibling of Google's Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS. It uses the same 30 voices, reads up to 5,000 characters per request and usually returns a WAV file within about seven seconds.

Good for

  • Batches of short lines, lesson scripts and article read-outs
  • Quick replies for a chat character's voice
  • Draft voice-overs before a final read

What Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS can do

Each mode opens in the studio with Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS already picked. The price shows before you generate.

Text to SpeechTurn a script into natural speech in hundreds of voices.From 0.03 creditsper second of audio

How to prompt Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS

  1. Short, spoken-style sentences and careful punctuation carry most of the tone.
  2. Write sounds as sounds, like "Mmm…" or "ahh…". Bracketed cues such as [sighs] are sometimes read aloud on this model.
  3. Use the style, pace and accent settings to direct the read; they shape the delivery and aren't spoken.

Settings worth knowing

Everything else has a sensible default, so you can type a prompt and go.

voice_id30
Pick from the available voices.
stylewhisper · empathetic · vocal_smile · newscaster · promo_hype · deadpan
A preset look or genre.

How it compares

Same kind of job, different strengths and prices.

Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS reliably acts out bracketed cues like [whispering] and gives the more expressive read. Flash Lite is the cheaper choice for volume.

Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTSThis modelFrom 0.03 credits
Gemini 3.8 Flash TTSExpressive speech that acts out cues like [laughing]From 0.05 creditsper second of audioMiniMax Speech 2.8 HDHigh-fidelity speech in 400+ voices with emotion controlFrom 18 creditsper 1,000 charactersGemini 2.5 Pro TTSDirectable voices for narration and two-person dialogueFrom 0.07 creditsper second of audioGrok TTS71 voices across 20 languages with speech tagsFrom 3 creditsper 1,000 charactersSeed Speech 2.041 voices with tone set in plain languageFrom 11 creditsper 1,000 charactersMiniMax Speech 2.8 TurboFast speech in 400+ voices with emotion controlFrom 11 creditsper 1,000 characters

Questions about Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS

How much does Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS cost?

On PopNow, the cheapest run of Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS costs 0.03 credits ($0.00) per second of audio. You pay with credits (1 credit = $0.01), the exact cost shows on the Generate button before you start, and failed generations are refunded automatically.

What can Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS do?

On PopNow, Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS works in these modes: Text to Speech. Pick one in the studio and add a prompt or an upload.

How should I write prompts for Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS?

Short, spoken-style sentences and careful punctuation carry most of the tone. Write sounds as sounds, like "Mmm…" or "ahh…". Bracketed cues such as [sighs] are sometimes read aloud on this model. Use the style, pace and accent settings to direct the read; they shape the delivery and aren't spoken.

Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS or Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS?

Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS reliably acts out bracketed cues like [whispering] and gives the more expressive read. Flash Lite is the cheaper choice for volume.

Do I need to install anything to use Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS?

No. Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS runs in your browser on PopNow: write a prompt or add a file, choose the settings and download the result. Sign up and you can generate straight away.

Building an app? See the Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS API →

Make something with Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS

Type an idea, pick your settings and see the price before you hit Generate.

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