Type or paste any text and click Play to hear it read aloud. Choose from available voices, adjust speed and pitch. Works entirely in your browser — no downloads, no signup, completely free.
Text to speech (TTS) is technology that converts written text into spoken audio. WordMetrics' text to speech tool uses your browser's built-in Web Speech API to read text aloud instantly — no server processing, no data uploaded, completely private. The voices available depend on your operating system and browser.
Text to speech is valuable for accessibility — people with dyslexia, visual impairments, or reading difficulties use TTS to consume written content more easily. Writers use it to proofread their work by listening for awkward phrasing that they might miss when reading silently. Language learners use TTS to hear correct pronunciation. Busy professionals use it to "read" articles while commuting.
Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge offer the widest selection of natural-sounding voices for text to speech, including neural voices on Windows. Safari on macOS and iOS also has excellent voice quality. Firefox supports the Web Speech API but with fewer voice options. For the best experience, use Chrome or Edge with the latest version of your operating system.
The speed (rate) slider controls how fast the text is read — 1× is normal speaking speed, 0.5× is half speed for learning, and 2× is double speed for quick review. The pitch slider changes the tone of the voice — higher pitch sounds more energetic, lower pitch sounds more authoritative. Experiment with different combinations to find what works best for your purpose.