diff --git a/OsmAnd/res/values/strings.xml b/OsmAnd/res/values/strings.xml
index 2a8afed0ce..b5e5ac5c53 100644
--- a/OsmAnd/res/values/strings.xml
+++ b/OsmAnd/res/values/strings.xml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 	Thx - Hardy
 
 -->
+    <string name="tts_initialization_error">Cannot initialize TTS engine</string>
     <string name="layer_osm_edits">OSM Edits</string>
     <string name="quick_action_contour_lines_descr">Tapping this action button shows or hides contour lines on the map</string>
     <string name="quick_action_contour_lines_show">Show contour lines</string>
diff --git a/OsmAnd/src/net/osmand/plus/voice/TTSCommandPlayerImpl.java b/OsmAnd/src/net/osmand/plus/voice/TTSCommandPlayerImpl.java
index 617713e733..924981c8c2 100644
--- a/OsmAnd/src/net/osmand/plus/voice/TTSCommandPlayerImpl.java
+++ b/OsmAnd/src/net/osmand/plus/voice/TTSCommandPlayerImpl.java
@@ -199,6 +199,7 @@ public class TTSCommandPlayerImpl extends AbstractPrologCommandPlayer {
 					if (status != TextToSpeech.SUCCESS) {
 						ttsVoiceStatus = "NO INIT SUCCESS";
 						internalClear();
+						((OsmandApplication) ctx.getApplicationContext()).showToastMessage(ctx.getString(R.string.tts_initialization_error));
 					} else if (mTts != null) {
 						speechAllowed = true;
 						switch (mTts.isLanguageAvailable(newLocale)) {