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Text to Speech Preview

Convert text to speech using browser voices.

Convert text to spoken audio using your browser's native voices. Test different voices, adjust rate and pitch, and listen to the result instantly.

How to Use This Text to Speech Preview

  1. 1Enter or paste the text you want to hear
  2. 2Select a voice from the dropdown menu
  3. 3Adjust the speed (rate), pitch, and volume if desired
  4. 4Click the 'Play' button to start speaking
  5. 5Use 'Pause' or 'Stop' to control playback

Features

  • ✓Uses browser's built-in speech synthesis
  • ✓Support for multiple languages (depending on browser)
  • ✓Adjustable speaking rate (speed)
  • ✓Adjustable pitch and volume
  • ✓Real-time text highlighting (if supported)
  • ✓No server-side processing - 100% private

How does it work?

This tool uses the Web Speech API, specifically the `SpeechSynthesis` interface, which is built into modern web browsers. It allows web applications to read text aloud using the voices installed on your device.

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Last Verified: January 2026