Text to Speech

Listen to any text being read aloud.

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Features

Natural Sounding Voices

Utilizes your browser's built-in speech synthesis engine for high-quality audio.

Customizable Playback

Adjust the speech rate and pitch to your preference.

Multiple Voices

Choose from a list of available voices on your system.

About Text to Speech

This Text to Speech (TTS) tool converts written text into spoken words. Simply enter your text, choose a voice, and press play to hear it read aloud. It's great for proofreading, learning pronunciation, or for accessibility purposes.

How to Use Text to Speech

  • 1
    Enter Text

    Type or paste the text you want to hear into the main text area.

  • 2
    Select Voice

    Choose a preferred voice from the dropdown menu. Options depend on your device.

  • 3
    Adjust Settings

    Use the sliders to change the speech rate (speed) and pitch to your liking.

  • 4
    Control Playback

    Click "Speak" to start. Use "Pause" to temporarily stop, and "Stop" to end playback.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can change the voice by selecting a different option from the 'Voice' dropdown menu. The available voices depend on your operating system and browser.
Yes, you can use the 'Rate' slider to increase or decrease the speed of the speech. A rate of 1.0 is normal speed.
While there isn't a strict character limit, very long texts might be interrupted or fail to process depending on your browser's speech synthesis engine. It's recommended to process text in smaller chunks for best results.
Most modern browsers include built-in voices that work offline. However, some high-quality voices (especially from Google or Microsoft) may require an active internet connection to function.
Currently, this tool uses the Web Speech API to play audio directly in your browser. It does not provide a direct option to download the audio as a file.
Ensure your volume is turned up and your browser has permission to play audio. Also, check if a voice is selected in the dropdown menu. Some browsers may require a user interaction (like clicking a button) before audio can be played.