Hi, I think you should switch the debugging on in the espeak-genric.conf file (remove the # sign for comment and switch to one the line with the Debug option). Then examine the espeak generic log file again. If you can't find the problem, also post the log file here. With regards, Hynek Hanke -- V?e pro bydlen?, d?m a byt on-line. http://im.impact.as/sign/mp-living/