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Hear English the way it's really spoken

A free online English text-to-speech tool and AI voice generator that reads any text aloud. Use this English text reader to hear text spoken in natural-sounding native voices, view phonetic transcription (IPA), and improve your pronunciation with karaoke-style word highlighting.

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Multiple accents

American, British, Australian, Canadian, Indian and more — hear the same phrase side by side.

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IPA transcription

See the International Phonetic Alphabet for any word so you can learn exactly how each sound is made.

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Karaoke highlighting

Words light up as they're spoken. A dead-simple way to read along and train your pronunciation.

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Adjustable speed

Slow any phrase down to catch tricky sounds, or speed it up once you've got it. Pitch control too.

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MP3 download

Export the spoken audio as an MP3 file. No watermarks, no usage limits, no registration.

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Private by design

Everything runs in your browser. No account, no email, no tracking of what you type.

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1. Highlights each word as it's spoken. 2. Click any word to hear it — read the text and tap unfamiliar words to hear them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Speecher.org

Which English accents does Speecher offer (US, UK, Australian, Indian, others)?
Speecher supports 8+ English accents from major browsers and Google: American (General American), British (Received Pronunciation), Australian, Indian, Canadian, South African, Irish, and Nigerian. Use the US/UK accent radio to filter the voice grid by accent.
Can it show IPA transcription for English words?
Yes — enable Karaoke mode and IPA appears beneath every English word as it's spoken. The default "Word + IPA" display covers the whole text, with accent-aware transcriptions (US, UK, AU) selectable via the accent radio.
Can I compare the same phrase in different English accents?
Yes — type any text and click between voices in the voice grid. The same phrase plays back with American /æ/ vs British /ɑː/ in words like "bath", "dance", "class" — helping you train your ear to the differences.
Can Speecher help me practice commonly mispronounced English words?
Yes — the Dictionary tab on the homepage lists tricky English words (entrepreneur, colonel, schedule, Worcestershire, …). Click any to hear the correct pronunciation in your chosen accent.
Can I download English audio as MP3 for offline practice?
Yes — for Google and AWS Polly English voices, click the MP3 button to download. Browser voices play in real time only.