What is Text to Speech?
Text to Speech (TTS) is a form of assistive technology that converts written text into spoken audio using synthesized voices. Modern browsers include the Web Speech API, enabling high-quality TTS without any server or external service.
Who Uses Text to Speech?
- People with dyslexia: Hearing text read aloud aids comprehension significantly.
- Language learners: Hear correct pronunciation of new vocabulary and phrases.
- Multitaskers: Listen to articles or notes while doing other tasks.
- Content creators: Proofread your writing by listening — you catch errors you'd miss reading.
- Accessibility: People with visual impairments rely on TTS technology daily.
- Students: Better absorb study material through simultaneous reading and listening.
How to Use the Text to Speech Tool
1Open the Text to Speech tool.
2Type or paste your text into the input box. Supports any language.
3Select a voice from the dropdown — your browser provides all available voices.
4Adjust speech rate (0.5x = slow, 1x = normal, 2x = fast) and pitch.
5Click Play to hear the text read aloud. Use Pause and Stop as needed.
💡 Pro TTS Tips:
• Lower pitch (0.8) and rate (0.9) often sounds more natural for long articles.
• Add commas and periods to control pacing.
• Use a native language voice for best pronunciation.
• Lower pitch (0.8) and rate (0.9) often sounds more natural for long articles.
• Add commas and periods to control pacing.
• Use a native language voice for best pronunciation.
Available Voices by Browser
- Chrome: 20–50 voices including regional accents (en-US, en-GB, en-AU)
- Edge: Microsoft neural voices — some of the most natural-sounding available
- Firefox: Fewer built-in voices; may use OS system voices
- Safari: High-quality Apple voices including Siri-based voices on macOS
FAQ
Can I download the audio?
The Web Speech API is designed for live playback in the browser. To save audio, you can use your OS's audio recording feature or a screen recorder to capture the output.
What languages are supported?
TTS supports any language that your browser has voices for. Most modern browsers include English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, and more.