Reading English is one skill — saying it correctly is another. This free text to speech tool reads any English word, sentence or paragraph aloud, so you can hear the correct pronunciation, copy the rhythm, and practise speaking with confidence.
Free Text to Speech for Pronunciation Practice
Tip: listening at 0.8x speed makes difficult words much easier to copy.
How to Use This Tool
- Type a word or paste a full sentence into the box.
- Choose a voice — English voices are listed first, and most devices offer both American and British options.
- Press Speak and listen carefully. Use Speak slowly (0.7x) for difficult words.
- Repeat the sentence out loud right after the voice, copying its rhythm and stress. This shadowing technique builds natural pronunciation fast.
Pronunciation Tips for English Learners
- Listen in chunks. Practise one sentence at a time instead of long paragraphs.
- Copy the music, not just the sounds. English stress and rhythm matter as much as individual letters.
- Practise idioms aloud. Say expressions like speak of the devil in full sentences so they feel natural when you use them.
- Record yourself. Speak, record, and compare with the tool's voice to hear your progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do the voices sound different on my phone and my computer?
The tool uses the voices built into your own device and browser, so the available voices and their quality depend on what your phone or computer provides. Chrome on desktop usually offers the widest choice of natural English voices.
Can I listen to long paragraphs?
Yes, but some browsers pause on very long texts. For best results, practise with a few sentences at a time — which is also better for learning.
Is my text uploaded or recorded?
No. The speech is generated by your own browser on your device. Nothing you type is sent to or stored on our servers.