Text to Speech
/text-to-speechRead text aloud using your browser's built-in speech synthesis. Adjust voice, rate, and pitch for perfect playback.
Proofreading by ear catches rhythm and flow issues that silent reading misses. This tool reads your text aloud using your browser's built-in speech synthesis, with controls for voice, rate, and pitch. It is also a practical accessibility aid for long documents. Speech is generated locally by your browser — no audio is uploaded.
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How to use
How to use Text to Speech
- 1Enter or paste the text you want to read aloud.
- 2Pick a voice and adjust rate and pitch.
- 3Play the audio and listen to the result.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about text to speech.
Does it need an internet connection?
Not necessarily. Voice quality depends on the voices installed on your operating system, and many of those voices work offline after they have been downloaded once.
Which languages are supported?
Available languages depend on your browser and operating system voices. English voices are listed by default, and additional languages appear when the OS provides them.
Can I control the voice, rate, and pitch?
Yes. You can pick from the voices available on your system and adjust the speaking rate and pitch, letting you tune playback for clarity or effect.
How does the browser produce speech?
The tool uses the Web Speech API, which hands your text to the operating system's built in speech synthesis. No audio is recorded, uploaded, or stored anywhere.
Why do I hear a robotic voice?
Robotic quality usually means a fallback or offline voice is being used. Installing higher quality voices through your operating system settings improves the output.
Can I stop playback mid sentence?
Yes. A stop control cancels the current utterance immediately, which is handy when you want to restart with different settings without listening to the rest.
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