Text to Speech Speaker is a powerful tool for language learners. Type or paste text in any supported language and hear the correct pronunciation instantly. This provides immediate audio feedback that helps you learn how words and sentences actually sound, complementing your reading and writing practice.
One of the biggest challenges in language learning is knowing how words are pronounced. Written text alone does not convey pronunciation, especially in languages where spelling does not directly correspond to sound. Text to Speech Speaker bridges this gap. Type a word, phrase, or sentence in your target language and tap "Play Now" to hear it spoken by a native-language voice on your device. This works for any of the supported languages, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Spanish, French, German, and many more.
Chinese is a tonal language where the same syllable can have completely different meanings depending on the tone. Reading pinyin alone does not fully convey these tones. Text to Speech Speaker reads Chinese characters with correct tonal pronunciation using your device's Mandarin or Cantonese voice. This is invaluable for learners who need to hear the tones repeatedly. Type or paste Chinese text and listen as many times as needed. Adjust the speed to 0.5x or 0.75x to hear each tone clearly. For more details, see our Chinese text to speech guide.
Rather than practicing with textbook examples alone, use real-world content in your target language. Paste a news article URL from a foreign language news site and listen to the article. Upload a photo of a foreign language book page or sign using the camera feature. Screenshot a social media post in your target language. This exposes you to natural language patterns, vocabulary, and sentence structures that textbooks may not cover. The listening queue lets you stack multiple pieces of content for an extended practice session.
The speed control is especially valuable for language learners. Start at 0.5x (half speed) for unfamiliar content - this gives you time to process each word and hear individual sounds clearly. As your comprehension improves, gradually increase to 0.75x, then 1x (normal speed). Advanced learners can practice with 1.25x or 1.5x to challenge their comprehension with faster speech. The ability to pause and replay specific sections lets you focus on difficult passages or unfamiliar words.
Create vocabulary practice sessions by typing word lists in the Text tab. Type each word or phrase on a new line and listen to the pronunciation. You can add your vocabulary list to the queue and replay it multiple times during the day. For languages with different scripts like Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, or Hindi, hearing the pronunciation alongside the written form strengthens the connection between the visual and auditory representations of the words.
The text preview feature shows the full text while it is being spoken. This allows you to read along while listening, combining visual and auditory input. This multi-sensory approach is proven to improve language acquisition. Follow the text with your eyes while the voice reads it aloud. Notice how words you thought were pronounced one way actually sound different. This is particularly effective for languages with non-phonetic spelling systems like English and French, or completely different scripts like Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic.
The tool supports text to speech for all major world languages including English, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Thai, Vietnamese, Malay, Indonesian, Turkish, Dutch, Polish, Swedish, and many more. The OCR feature supports over 100 languages, meaning you can photograph printed text in your target language and hear it spoken. For a complete list, visit the supported languages page.
Visit the home page, type or paste text in your target language, and tap "Play Now". Adjust the speed to a comfortable level and listen. For pronunciation practice, use 0.5x speed. For comprehension practice, use normal or faster speeds. Explore all input methods to find what works best for your learning style.