# Gemini 3.8 Flash Lite TTS

> Audio AI Model by Google — available on Layer

The lighter, lower-cost tier of Google's Gemini 3.8 text-to-speech model.

Gemini 3.8 Flash Lite TTS from Google is the lighter tier of Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS, built for high-volume speech generation. It keeps the same controls: plain-language style instructions for delivery, inline vocal events such as `<laugh>` or `<sigh>`, 30 prebuilt voices, and two-speaker dialogue. Use it for placeholder dialogue, bulk barks, and UI voice lines where throughput matters. Output is WAV audio.

## Specifications

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Provider | Google |
| Category | Audio |
| Price | 0.03 / character count |

## Capabilities

- Text to Speech
- Auto Duration

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How much does Gemini 3.8 Flash Lite TTS cost? Is it free?

Generating assets on Layer requires using Creative Units. This model's current price is 0.03 / character count.

### How does Layer's pricing work?

There are no seat fees, feature gates, or plans on Layer. Instead, our platform uses a consumption based system with Creative Units (CUs) with a flexible monthly subscription. Every generation on Layer (image, video, 3D, or audio) consumes a Creative Unit, and you only pay for what you create.

### What Elo score does Gemini 3.8 Flash Lite TTS have?

Gemini 3.8 Flash Lite TTS has an Artificial Analysis Arena Elo of 1240, which places it #3 of the 7 scored audio models on Layer. Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS leads that ranking with an Elo of 1268.

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