Text to Speech
Convert text to audio with browser voices
How to Use Text to Speech
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Type or paste the text you want converted to audio.
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Select a voice and adjust the speaking rate if options are available.
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Click Speak or Play to hear the text read aloud.
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Download the audio file if you need to save it.
About Text to Speech
Convert text to speech online. Choose voice, speed, pitch and volume. Uses your browser's Web Speech API. Free.
Best Use Cases
- •Proofreading written content by listening to it read aloud
- •Creating audio versions of text for accessibility purposes
- •Practicing pronunciation by hearing text spoken in different voices
- •Testing how written dialogue sounds when spoken aloud
- •Listening to study notes while multitasking or commuting
Examples
Proofreading
Paste your article draft. Listen to it read aloud to catch awkward phrasing or errors your eyes missed.
Accessibility
Paste any text content. Choose a voice and speed to hear it spoken for screen-reader style access.
Language practice
Type a phrase in your target language. Listen to the pronunciation at slow speed to practice.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- !Expecting natural human-quality speech when browser voices are synthetic
- !Setting speed too fast for the first listen, making it hard to follow
- !Not testing with different voices, as quality varies significantly by browser
Limitations
- –Voice quality and selection depend on your browser and operating system
- –Cannot generate downloadable audio files; playback is browser-only
- –Pronunciation of technical terms and proper nouns may be incorrect
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the audio download available?
The tool uses the browser's built-in Web Speech API for playback. For downloadable audio, use a dedicated TTS service.