---
title: "Say action for ActionClip"
canonical_url: "https://actionclip.app/actions/say"
document_type: "standalone_action"
official: true
action_count: 1
catalog_schema_version: 1
catalog_revision: "2026-08-21.1"
catalog_published_at: "2026-08-20T18:50:00Z"
---

# Say action for ActionClip

Speak the selected text with the macOS system voice.

## What it does

Uses AVSpeechSynthesizer on this Mac. Starting the action stops any speech previously started by this action and speaks the new selection using the current system voice.

## Action details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Category | Conversions & Utilities |
| Action type | Built-in |
| Result | Copy the result |
| Internet | Not required |

## Action and outcome

| Action | Outcome |
| --- | --- |
| **Say** — Selected text: ActionClip can read this sentence aloud. | macOS speaks the selected sentence. |

## How to speak the selected text with the macOS system voice with ActionClip

1. Select the text you want to use.
2. Choose **Say** from ActionClip.
3. Review the result, then copy it where you need it.

## Requirements

A macOS system voice must be available. Voice preferences are managed by macOS.

## Privacy

Speech synthesis runs locally with the macOS system voice. The selected text does not leave your Mac.

## Action configuration

````text
say_selection
````

## Links

- [HTML listing](https://actionclip.app/actions/say)
- [Download action definition](https://actionclip.app/actions/say.actionclip)
- [Browse Conversions & Utilities actions](https://actionclip.app/marketplace#marketplace-conversions)
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