Text to Speech Converter
Convert written text into natural sounding speech
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About Text-to-Speech: This tool uses your browser’s built-in speech synthesis capabilities. The available voices depend on your operating system and browser.
Tip: Adjust the speed and pitch to create different effects. Lower pitch sounds more serious, while higher pitch sounds more cheerful.
Text to Speech Technology: Converting Words to Voice
A Text to Speech Converter transforms written text into spoken words using speech synthesis technology. This powerful tool has numerous applications in accessibility, education, and productivity.
Did you know? The first speech synthesis systems were developed in the 1930s, but it wasn’t until the 1980s that computer-based text-to-speech became practical. Modern TTS systems use deep learning to produce remarkably natural voices.
How Text-to-Speech Works
Modern TTS systems typically involve these steps:
- Text Normalization: Converting numbers, abbreviations, etc. to words
- Phonetic Analysis: Determining pronunciation of words
- Prosody Generation: Adding rhythm, stress, and intonation
- Speech Synthesis: Generating the actual audio waveform
Common Uses of Text-to-Speech
- Accessibility: Helping visually impaired users access written content
- Education: Assisting with reading and language learning
- Productivity: Listening to documents while multitasking
- Navigation Systems: Providing spoken directions
- Voice Assistants: Powering Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant
Interesting TTS Facts
- The first complete text-to-speech system was developed at Bell Labs in 1968
- Modern neural TTS can mimic specific voices with just a few samples
- TTS is used in many video games for character dialogue
- Audiobooks increasingly use TTS instead of human narrators
- TTS can help people with dyslexia and other reading difficulties
How to Use the Text-to-Speech Converter
- Enter or paste your text in the input box
- Select a voice from the dropdown menu
- Adjust speed and pitch to your preference
- Click “Speak” to hear the text read aloud
- Use pause/resume/stop to control playback
Text-to-speech technology continues to improve rapidly, with AI-powered voices now nearly indistinguishable from human speech in many cases. This tool provides a simple way to experience this transformative technology.