Speech API and BlitzMax

I would like text to speech capabilities in a Blitz Max application; someone can help? I see Microsoft Speech Api 5.1 is easy to use with Visual Basic.NET, but can hardly image how to implement a BlitzMax project using it, although I think it is possible.
Thank you

allos

i have a speech synth example on my site
I also have one that uses chopped up wav's I'll release later if theres any interest

thank you Chris, I'll try it