accessibility reader

Make any content readable aloud with natural voices your users trust.

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  • Sub-300ms first-byte streaming
  • 1,500+ natural voices, 30+ languages
  • Speech marks for word-highlight sync
  • From $6 per 1M characters

definition

An AI accessibility reader speaks written content aloud: articles, documents, app screens, and web pages. Built on text-to-speech, it gives readers with dyslexia, low vision, or a preference for audio a natural voice and a follow-along experience, rather than a robotic screen reader.

natural-voices

The voice is the difference between a feature people use and one they turn off. With 1,500+ natural voices across 30+ languages, users pick a voice they trust and can listen to for a long session without fatigue.

word-highlighting

Speech marks return word-level timing, so the interface highlights each word as it is spoken. That follow-along highlight helps readers track the text and is a core accessibility affordance for dyslexia and low vision.

fast-start

Streaming returns the first audio in under 300ms, so playback begins almost immediately on press. A reader is not left waiting for a full render before hearing anything.

pricing-note

Per character, from $6 per 1M on Scale. See the pricing page.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can I add a read-aloud feature with text-to-speech?
Yes. Text-to-speech powers a read-aloud accessibility feature that speaks page content, articles, or documents in natural voices. Low-latency streaming starts playback quickly, and speech marks let you highlight each word as it is read for a follow-along experience.
Can I highlight words as they are read?
Yes. Speech marks return word-level timing, so the interface can highlight each word in sync with the audio. That follow-along highlight helps readers with dyslexia and low vision track the content.
How quickly does playback start?
Streaming returns the first audio in under 300ms, so a reader hears speech almost immediately after pressing play rather than waiting for a full render.
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