Text to Speech
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About Text to Speech
The Text to Speech tool converts written text into natural-sounding audio using your browser's built-in speech synthesis engine. It is useful for proofreading by ear, creating quick audio previews, and making content accessible to visually impaired users. Select from multiple voices and adjust speed and pitch to suit your preference.
Key Features
- Multiple voice options including male, female, and regional accents
- Adjustable speech rate from slow dictation speed to rapid playback
- Pitch control for customizing the tone of the generated speech
- Pause, resume, and stop controls for easy listening management
- Highlight-as-you-listen feature that tracks the current word being spoken
- Works offline using the browser's native Web Speech API
How to Use Text to Speech
- 1
Enter your text
Type or paste the text you want to hear spoken aloud into the input area.
- 2
Choose a voice
Select from the available system voices. Options vary by browser and operating system but typically include several languages and accents.
- 3
Adjust speed and pitch
Use the sliders to set the speaking rate (0.5x for slow, 2x for fast) and pitch level to your liking.
- 4
Press play
Click the play button to start the speech synthesis. The text will be read aloud through your device's speakers or headphones.
- 5
Pause or stop as needed
Use the pause button to temporarily halt playback and resume where you left off, or stop to return to the beginning.
Common Use Cases
Proofreading by ear
Writers can listen to their drafts read aloud to catch awkward phrasing, run-on sentences, and errors that are easy to miss when reading silently.
Accessibility testing
Web developers can test how their content sounds when read by a screen reader to ensure it provides a good experience for visually impaired visitors.
Language learning pronunciation
Language students can hear correct pronunciation of words and sentences in their target language by selecting the appropriate voice.
Hands-free content consumption
Users can convert articles or notes to speech and listen while commuting, exercising, or doing household tasks.
Why Use Our Text to Speech
This tool leverages your browser's native Web Speech API, which means it works offline with zero latency and no usage limits — unlike cloud-based TTS services that charge per character. Adjustable speed, pitch, and voice selection give you full control over playback, making it equally useful for proofreading by ear and accessibility testing.
Offline-Safe Listening
Speech synthesis runs through your browser's built-in Web Speech API, meaning your text is never sent to an external service for audio conversion. This makes it safe to listen to confidential memos, unpublished chapters, or sensitive reports. The tool works even without an internet connection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do the available voices differ between browsers?
Can I download the generated audio as an MP3?
Is there a maximum text length for speech conversion?
Last updated: April 6, 2026