# Google adds Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS models to API

> Google now offers two new text‑to‑speech models, Gemini 3.8 Flash and Flash‑Lite, through its Gemini API.

Oossa · 2026-09-30 · https://oossa.com/en/google-adds-gemini-3-8-flash-tts-models-to-api

On September 22, 2026 Google announced that the Gemini API now includes two new text‑to‑speech (TTS) models. Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS is a high‑quality, creative‑focused model with studio‑grade voice fidelity and support for many dialects. Gemini 3.8 Flash‑Lite TTS is a faster, cheaper model built for high‑throughput production and real‑time voice agents.

## The facts

- Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and Flash‑Lite TTS entered general availability on 2026‑09‑22.
- The models are accessed via the new /v1beta/voices endpoint.

## Why it matters

Developers can now add more natural, scalable speech output to apps, choosing between premium quality and cost‑effective real‑time voices.

## Sources & references

1. [ai.google.dev: 26 Şubat 2026](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/changelog#02-26-2026) – Google Gemini API, 2026-09-30

Last updated: 2026-09-30