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This release introduces two new text-to-speech models within Google's Gemini Audio family that utilize natural language prompts for generative voice design across 100+ languages. The Flash TTS variant prioritizes creative control for character voices and immersive media, while the Flash-Lite variant focuses on cost-efficient scaling for high-volume dubbing and voice agents. Both models are currently accessible via API without open weights, marking a significant step in prompt-based audio generation capabilities.
Google Releases Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and Flash-Lite TTS With Prompt-Based Voice Design

Google has released Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and Flash-Lite TTS, 2 new text-to-speech models available now through the Gemini API and Google AI Studio. Flash TTS designs new voices from natural language prompts across 100+ languages. It ranks #1 on Hume AI's Voice Design Benchmark with a score of 71.4. Flash-Lite TTS targets high-volume dubbing and voice agents at lower cost. The post Google Releases Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and Flash-Lite TTS With Prompt-Based Voice Design appeared first on MarkTechPost.
Google has released Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS, 2 new text-to-speech models in its Gemini Audio family. Google calls them its most expressive audio generation models yet. Flash TTS targets creative direction and character voices. Flash-Lite TTS targets high-volume, cost-efficient production. Both let developers direct delivery line by line using natural language. Is it deployable? Yes, both models are rolling out now through the Gemini API and Google AI Studio.…
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