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Currently there are different types of technology conversion of text to speech (TTS), but the problem is still treated as unsolved. Additional difficulties pose differences in writing and speaking across languages, which limit the use of such universal converter for all languages. Therefore, the research in this field is reasonable and of particular importance, especially for the languages of the different nationalities, following the benefit of the global trend. Such is the case with the Albanian language. In this paper we have explored the possibility of adaptation of the existing text to speech converters, into Albanian language. We have selected eSpeak, as a very popular application with free access, which enjoys the support of several different languages. For generating and improving words in order to adapt them to Albanian is used eSpeakedit, whereas for the analysis and reconstruction of acoustic signals is used Praat software. The results achieved for the benefit of spoken Albanian through eSpeak, are presented within this paper.