Text to Speech for Dyslexia: Read Aloud Tool

Text to Speech for Dyslexia

Paste homework, articles, emails or study notes and listen instead of struggling through every line. Choose a calm, clear voice, set a comfortable speed and download the MP3 to listen again later. And private.

Included in Speechma Pro

Adjustable speed

Listen or download MP3

Works on phone and Chromebook

In short: Speechma Pro is a text to speech tool that helps people with dyslexia read by listening. Paste up to 10,000 characters, pick a clear natural voice, slow the speed if needed, and listen while following the text. You can download MP3s to review later. It works in any modern browser.

How does text to speech help people with dyslexia?

Text to speech turns written words into spoken words, so the effort goes into understanding the ideas instead of decoding each letter. Many people with dyslexia understand spoken language very well; listening gives them access to the same content at their real comprehension level. Following along with the text while the voice reads (sometimes called “ear reading”) can also reinforce word recognition over time.

Speechma Pro is a simple way to try it: paste the text into the box above, pick a voice that sounds pleasant to you, choose a comfortable speed and press generate. There is nothing to install, so it works on a school Chromebook, a family laptop or a phone.

How to use Speechma Pro as a reading aid

Copy the textSelect text from a web page, Google Doc, email or PDF and copy it. For paper worksheets, a phone scanning app can turn a photo into text first.
Paste in chunksPaste up to 10,000 characters at a time (roughly a page of a school textbook). Shorter chunks are easier to follow and remember.
Pick a calm, clear voicePreview a few voices. Many listeners prefer a voice with a familiar accent, such as an American voice for US students.
Set a comfortable speedStart slightly slower than normal. As you get used to listening, try normal speed, which many people find easier than they expect.
Listen, follow and downloadListen while following the text with your eyes or a finger. Download the MP3 to replay later or study on the bus.

Ways to use text to speech at school, home and work

Situation	How to use it	Helpful setting
Homework reading	Paste the chapter section by section; listen and follow along	Slightly slow speed
Checking your own writing	Paste your essay and listen for missing words or typos	Normal speed; you hear errors your eyes skip
Studying for tests	Download study notes as MP3 and replay them	Normal speed; use “download all” for a whole unit
Long emails at work	Paste the email and listen before replying	Normal or slightly fast speed
Reading for pleasure	Listen to articles or public-domain stories	Pick a storyteller voice you enjoy
Parents helping at home	Make audio versions of instructions and reading lists	Clear voice, slightly slow

Tips that make listening easier

Follow along. Keep the text visible while listening. Seeing and hearing words together helps both understanding and word recognition.
Proofread by ear. Listening to your own writing catches missing words, doubled words and sentences that do not make sense.
Use your favorite voice every time. Save it as a favorite. A familiar voice is easier to listen to.
Take breaks between chunks. Pause after each section and say in one sentence what it was about.
Add pauses if text feels rushed. Extra commas or periods in the pasted text give natural pauses.
Turn your ideas into text, too. Writing can be the hardest part. Record yourself speaking your ideas and use Speech to Text to get a written draft.

An aid, not a diagnosis or treatment

Speechma Pro is a general reading aid. It does not diagnose or treat dyslexia. If you think you or your child has dyslexia, talk to a teacher, school psychologist or reading specialist. In US public schools, students with a qualifying learning disability may be eligible for accommodations, such as text to speech, through an IEP or 504 plan. Our accessibility page explains how we design Speechma Pro for everyone.

Reading longer texts

For a novel, a long article or a full textbook chapter, split the text into parts of up to 10,000 characters and generate them one after another with the same voice. Use “download all” to save the parts as a ZIP and play them in order. Schools and edtech tools that want built-in read-aloud can use the Speechma API.

Frequently asked questions

Is Speechma Pro text to speech for dyslexia included in Speechma Pro?

Yes. It is included in Speechma Pro, no download and no credit card. Each conversion takes up to 10,000 characters.

Does it work on a school Chromebook or iPad?

Yes. Speechma Pro works in any modern browser, including Chrome on Chromebooks and Safari on iPad. You can also install Speechma Pro as an app on Android, iPhone, iPad and computers: press Install app at the top of the page.

What is the best voice for dyslexic readers?

There is no single best voice. Choose one that is clear and pleasant to you, often one with a familiar accent. Start a little slower than normal and adjust.

Is my text private?

Your text is used only to create the audio, and your history is kept privately in your own browser. Avoid pasting highly sensitive personal information into any online tool.

Can I listen to PDFs?

Yes. Copy the text from the PDF and paste it in parts of up to 10,000 characters. Scanned PDFs need to be converted to text first.

Is there a read-aloud tool for whole web pages?

Speechma Pro reads text you paste. For more ways to listen, see our read aloud online and accessibility read-aloud pages.

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