---
title: outputPaused
framework: appkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Property
path: appkit/nsspeechsynthesizer/speechpropertykey/statuskey/outputpaused
---

# outputPaused

Indicates whether speech output in the synthesizer has been paused by sending the message pauseSpeaking(at:).

## Declaration

```swift
static let outputPaused: NSSpeechSynthesizer.SpeechPropertyKey.StatusKey
```

## See Also

### Status Keys

- [numberOfCharactersLeft](appkit/nsspeechsynthesizer/speechpropertykey/statuskey/numberofcharactersleft.md)
- [outputBusy](appkit/nsspeechsynthesizer/speechpropertykey/statuskey/outputbusy.md)
- [phonemeCode](appkit/nsspeechsynthesizer/speechpropertykey/statuskey/phonemecode.md)