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Text to Speech - Hear Your Text in the Browser

Paste a script, pick a voice and speed, tap Speak. The big status panel updates live-no upload, no account, no watermark.

Text to speech controls and live status

Proof-listen articles, emails, and notes with your device’s voices-plus live word count and estimated read time before you hit Play.

1 Paste text · 2 Voice & speed · 3 Speak or stop · 4 Edit & repeat

Live status

Uses the Web Speech API in your browser. Voices depend on your OS (macOS, Windows, iOS, Android). Tip: try ~150-300 words for a quick demo.

Speech uses your browser’s Web Speech engine in this tab; we do not receive your paste for audio. Use Speak / Stop for live playback-no MP3 is generated here.

Next: Reading time · Word counter · All text tools · All tools

  • Playback uses your browser and OS voices in this tab
  • We do not receive your paste to synthesize speech
  • Free, no sign-in

Length & format benchmarks

Use these as sense checks while you edit-not rigid rules. Every app counts characters and “words” a little differently.

  • Blog posts: ~800-2,000 words is a common full-article band before you split into a series.
  • SEO explainers: ~1,000-2,500 words when you need depth, headings, and internal links without filler.
  • Social: ~100-300 characters for a tight single post; threads need clear breaks.
  • Academic abstracts: often ~150-300 words-always match the venue PDF.

Try next: Reading time · Word counter · Keyword density · Sentence counter · Character counter · Text length

What this is for

Use Text to Speech to proof-listen drafts, scripts, or long emails with your device’s voices before you ship copy.

  • Scan the live panel for words, characters, and estimated read time, then pick Voice and Speed
  • Tap Speak to hear the textarea; use Stop to cancel mid-playback
  • Pair with Reading time or Word counter when you need silent stats only
  • This page streams speech only-if you need a file, record externally

Remember: Voice lists load from your OS/browser-try another browser if the dropdown stays empty.

Bookmark this tab-writers and students use TTS to catch awkward sentences editors skim past.

Why use browser TTS?

Hearing copy out loud catches rhythm issues, tongue-twisters, and typos your eyes miss. This page never sends your paste to ProToolbox-it only asks the browser to synthesize speech the same way many accessibility tools do.

How it works

  1. Paste or type in Your text. Live status shows words, characters, and ~minutes to read (stacked on mobile, side-by-side on wide screens).
  2. Pick Voice and Speed, then tap Speak. Use system volume for loudness.
  3. Use Stop to cancel mid-playback; edit text and speak again anytime.

What the panel shows

  • Status headline - Ready, Speaking…, Finished, Stopped, or browser support hints.
  • Words / characters / est. read - same word logic as Word counter; read time at ~200 wpm.
  • Voice line - reflects your current dropdowns before the next Speak.

Related text tools

Privacy: Your paste is not sent to ProToolbox for speech; synthesis runs via your browser until you reload, clear, or navigate away.

FAQ

  • Is my text uploaded? No-synthesis runs locally via your browser’s speech engine.
  • Do I need an account? No sign-in; the tool is free.
  • Can I download an MP3? No-this tool streams speech only; use a DAW or screen recorder if you need a file.
  • Why is the voice list empty? Some browsers load voices after a short delay; try reloading or picking another browser.
  • Can I use it on my phone? Yes-layout stacks: textarea first, then controls, status, and buttons.

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