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Free Text to Speech Online with Realistic AI Voices

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Convert text into ultra-realistic audio. Have any text read aloud with AI Voices. AI text reader for pdfs, books, documents, and webpages.

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Common problems on desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux OS)
Error: 'SpeechTexter cannot access your microphone'.
Please give permission to access your microphone.

Click on the "padlock" icon next to the URL bar, find the "microphone" option, and choose "allow".
Error: 'No speech was detected. Please try again'.
If you get this error while you are speaking, make sure your microphone is set as the default recording device on your browser [see step 2].

If you're using a headset, make sure the mute switch on the cord is off.
Error: 'Network error'
The internet connection is poor. Please try again later.
The result won't transfer to the "editor".
The result confidence is not high enough or there is a background noise. An accumulation of long text in the buffer can also make the engine stop responding, please make some pauses in the speech.
The results are wrong.
Please speak loudly and clearly. Speaking clearly and consistently will help the software accurately recognize your words.

Reduce background noise. Background noise from fans, air conditioners, refrigerators, etc. can drop the accuracy significantly. Try to reduce background noise as much as possible.

Speak directly into the microphone. Speaking directly into the microphone enhances the accuracy of the software. Avoid speaking too far away from the microphone.

Speak in complete sentences. Speaking in complete sentences will help the software better recognize the context of your words.
Can I upload an audio file and get the transcription?
No, this feature is not available.
How do I transcribe an audio (video) file on my PC or from the web?
Playback your file in any player and hit the 'mic' button on the SpeechTexter website to start capturing the speech. For better results select "Stereo Mix" as the default recording device on your browser, if you are accessing SpeechTexter and the file from the same device.
I don't see the "Stereo mix" option (Windows OS)
"Stereo Mix" might be hidden or it's not supported by your system. If you are a Windows user go to 'Control panel' → Hardware and Sound → Sound → 'Recording' tab. Right-click on a blank area in the pane and make sure both "View Disabled Devices" and "View Disconnected Devices" options are checked. If "Stereo Mix" appears, you can enable it by right clicking on it and choosing 'enable'. If "Stereo Mix" hasn't appeared, it means it's not supported by your system. You can try using a third-party program such as "Virtual Audio Cable" or "VB-Audio Virtual Cable" to create a virtual audio device that includes "Stereo Mix" functionality.
How to use the voice commands list?
The voice commands list allows you to insert the punctuation, some text, or run some preset functions (#newparagraph, #undo, #redo) using only your voice.

On the first column you enter your voice command. On the second column you enter a punctuation mark or a function. Voice commands are case-sensitive.

Available functions:
#newparagraph (insert new paragraph),
#undo (undo the last change),
#redo (redo the last change)

To use the function above make a pause in your speech until all previous dictated speech appears in your note, then say "insert a new paragraph" and wait for the command execution.
Can I prevent my custom voice commands from disappearing after closing the browser?
SpeechTexter by default saves your data inside your browser's cache. If your browsers clears the cache your data will be deleted.
However, you can export your custom voice commands to your device and import them when you need them by clicking the corresponding buttons above the list.
SpeechTexter is using JSON format to store your voice commands. You can create a .txt file in JSON format on your device and then import it into SpeechTexter.
An example of JSON format is shown below:
I lost my dictated work after closing the browser.
SpeechTexter doesn't store any text that you dictate. Please use the "autosave" option or click the "download" button (recommended). The "autosave" option will try to store your work inside your browser's cache, where it will remain until you switch the "text autosave" option off, clear the cache manually, or if your browser clears the cache on exit.

Common problems on Android app
I get the message: 'Speech recognition is not available'.
'Google app' from Play store is required for SpeechTexter to work. download

Where does SpeechTexter store the saved files?

Version 1.5 and above stores the files in the internal memory.

Version 1.4.9 and below stores the files inside the "SpeechTexter" folder at the root directory of your device.

After updating the app from version 1.x.x to version 2.x.x my files have disappeared

As a result of recent updates, the Android operating system has implemented restrictions that prevent users from accessing folders within the Android root directory, including SpeechTexter's folder. However, your old files can still be imported manually by selecting the "import" button within the Speechtexter application.

Common problems on mobile web app
Error: 'SpeechTexter cannot access your microphone'.
Please give permission to access your microphone.

Tap on the "padlock" icon next to the URL bar, find the "microphone" option and choose "allow".

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SpeechTexter | Type with your voice online

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Speech to text converter. Dictate with your voice. Free web app for typing with your voice. Over 70 different languages supported!

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Hi! Welcome to your English class. I hope you love it as much as I do :)

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There are 3 Rules in the English classroom :

1 - Respect all people/material in words and actions
2 - Come ready to work
3 - Do your best to speak in English

Each student is unique and different. You have your experiences, qualities, difficulties and strengths. This is why I adapt the material to your individual needs as you progress.

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How do I use OneLook's thesaurus / reverse dictionary?

OneLook lets you find any kind of word for any kind of writing. Like a traditional thesaurus, you can use it to find synonyms and antonyms, but it's far more flexible. Describe what you're looking for with a single word, a few words, or even a whole sentence. Type in your description and hit Enter (or select a word that shows up in the autocomplete preview) to see the related words. You can order, filter, and explore the words that come back in a variety of creative ways. Here's a video which goes over some of the basics.

What are some examples?

Exploring the results

Click on any result to see definitions and usage examples tailored to your search, as well as links to follow-up searches and additional usage information when available. OneLook knows about more than 2 million different words and expressions covering every topic under the sun. Try exploring a favorite topic for a while and you'll be surprised how much new stuff there is to learn!

Ordering the results

Your results will initially appear with the most closely related word shown first, the second-most closely shown second, and so on. You can re-order the results in a variety of different ways, including alphabetically, by length, by popularity, by modernness, by formality, and by other aspects of style. Click the box that says "Closest meaning first..." to see them all. (Here's a short video about sorting and filtering with OneLook Thesaurus.)

Filtering the results

You can refine your search by clicking on the "Advanced filters" button on the results page. This lets you narrow down your results to match a certain starting letter, number of letters, number of syllables, related concept, meter, vowel sound, or number of syllables. Read more details on filters if you're interested in how they work.

I'm only looking for synonyms! What's with all of these weird results?

For some kinds of searches only the first result or the first few results are truly synonyms or good substitutions for your search word. We highlight these results in yellow. Beyond that, the results are meant to inspire you to consider similar words and adjacent concepts. Not all of the results will make sense at first, but they're all connected with your search in some way. We'd rather give you too many options than too few. If you're unsure of a word, we urge you to click on it to check its definitions and usage examples before using it in your Oscars acceptance speech or honors thesis.

What are letter patterns?

If you know some letters in the word you're looking for, you can enter a pattern instead of, or in addition to, a description. Here are how patterns work:

The asterisk () matches any number of letters. That means that you can use it as a placeholder for any part of a word or phrase. For example, if you enter you'll get all the terms that start with "blueb"; if you enter you'll get all the terms that end with "bird"; if you enter you'll get all the terms thatcontain the sequence "lueb", and so forth. An asterisk can match zero letters, too.

The question mark () matches exactly one letter. That means that you can use it as a placeholder for a single letter or symbol. The query , for example, will find the word "Lebanon".

The number-sign () matches any English consonant. For example, the query finds the word "tract" but not "trait".

The at-sign () matches any English vowel (including "y"). For example, the query finds the word "about" but not "abort".

NEW! The comma () lets you combine multiple patterns into one. For example, the query finds 5-letter words that contain a "y" somewhere, such as "happy" and "rhyme".

NEW! Use double-slashes () before a group of letters to unscramble them (that is, find anagrams.) For example, the query will find "absolute" and "bales out", and will find "represent" and "repenters". You can use another double-slash to end the group and put letters you're sure of to the right of it. For example, the query will find "scrabble". Question marks can signify unknown letters as usual; for example, returns 5-letter words that contain a W and an E, such as "water" and "awake".

NEW! A minus sign () followed by some letters at the end of a pattern means "exclude these letters". For example, the query finds 5-letter words that start with "sp" but do not contain an "e"or an "i", such as "spoon" and "spray".

NEW! A plus sign () followed by some letters at the end of a pattern means "restrict to these letters". For example, the query finds "banana".

On OneLook's main search or directly on OneLook Thesaurus, you can combine patterns and thesaurus lookups by putting a colon (:) after a pattern and then typing a description of the word, as in??lon:synthetic fabric and the other examples above.

Other ways to access this service:

Drag this link to your browser's bookmarks bar for a convenient button that goes to the thesaurus: OneLook

Enter into your browser's address bar to go directly to the OneLook Thesaurus entry for word.

We offer a OneLook Thesaurus iPhone/iPad app for a low subscription fee, with a two-week free trial. This gives you OneLook at your fingertips, and several cool app-only features, while helping us maintain the service for all!

If you use Google Docs, the thesaurus is integrated into the free OneLook Thesaurus Google Docs Add-On as the "Synonyms" button. (Wildcard patterns are not yet suppoerted by this add-on.)

If you regularly use the main OneLook site, you can put colon (:) into any OneLook search box, followed by a description, to go directly to the thesaurus.

If you're a developer, the Datamuse API gives you access to the core features of this site.

Is this available in any language other than English?

The same interface is now available in Spanish at OneLook Tesauro as a beta version. More languages are coming!

How does it work?

We use a souped-up version of our own Datamuse API, which in turn uses several lingustic resources described in the "Data sources" section on that page. The definitions come from Wiktionary, Wikipedia, and WordNet. Here are some known problems with the current system.
Much gratitude to Gultchin et al for the algorithm behind the "Most funny-sounding" sort order.

Profanity and problematic word associations

If you're using this site with children, be forewarned you'll find profanity and other vulgar expressions if you use OneLook frequently. (We take an unflinching look at how words have actually been used; scrubbing out hurtful wordswould be a disservice to everyone.)

Some of the thesaurus results come from a statistical analysis of the words in a large collection of books written in the past two centuries. A handful of times we've found that this analysis can lead us to suggest word associations that reflect racist or harmful stereotypes present in this source material. If you see one of these, please know that we do not endorse what the word association implies. In egregious cases we will remove it from the site if you report it to us via the feedback link below.

Privacy

No personally identifying information is ever collected on this site or by any add-ons or apps associated with OneLook. OneLook Thesaurus sends your search query securely to the Datamuse API, which keeps a log file of the queries made to the service in the last 24 hours. The log file is deleted after 24 hours and we do not retain any long-term information about your IP address or invididual queries.

Who's behind this site and where can I send my comments and complaints feedback?

OneLook is a service of Datamuse. You can send us feedback here.

The sunburst logo (🔆) is the emoji symbol for "high brightness", which we aspire to create with OneLook. (The graphic came from the open-source Twemoji project.)

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OneLook Thesaurus and Reverse Dictionary

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A powerful English thesaurus and brainstorming tool that lets you describe what you’re looking for in plain terms. It gives you hundreds of related words to choose from and lets you narrow down the list with several advanced features.