Hi there! I'm Sarah, and I've been a tech enthusiast for as long as I can remember. I love exploring new gadgets and helping people get the most out of their devices. One of my areas of expertise is the iPhone, and I'm always happy to share tips and tricks to make your experience even better. So, let's dive into your question about turning on text-to-speech on your iPhone!

Turning on text-to-speech, or as Apple calls it "Speak Selection," on your iPhone doesn't actually mean activating a constant narration of everything on your screen. Instead, it's a handy feature that lets you have your iPhone speak selected text aloud. This can be incredibly useful for a variety of reasons:

* Proofreading: Hearing your own writing read back to you can help you catch typos and grammatical errors you might otherwise miss.
* Multitasking: If you're busy cooking, exercising, or doing anything else that keeps your hands occupied, you can have your iPhone read articles, emails, or even books to you.
* Accessibility: For individuals with visual impairments or reading difficulties, text-to-speech can make accessing information on their iPhones much easier.

Let's get to how you can turn on and use this feature:

Enabling Speak Selection:


1. Open Settings: Locate the grey gear icon on your iPhone's home screen and tap to open the Settings app.

2. Navigate to Accessibility: Scroll down the Settings menu and select "Accessibility."

3. Choose "Spoken Content": In the Accessibility menu, tap on "Spoken Content."

4. Toggle on "Speak Selection": You'll see a toggle switch next to "Speak Selection." Tap it to turn the feature on. The switch will turn green when enabled.

Customizing Speak Selection (Optional):

While you're in the "Spoken Content" settings, you have some customization options:

* Speaking Rate: Adjust the slider to control how fast or slow your iPhone speaks the selected text.
* Voices: Tap on "Voices" to choose from a variety of different voices and accents. You can even download additional voices if you prefer.
* Highlight Words: Enabling "Highlight Words" will visually highlight each word as it's spoken, which can be helpful for following along.

Using Speak Selection:

Now that you've enabled Speak Selection, using it is a breeze:


1. Select Text: In any app where you can highlight text, simply double-tap a word or tap and hold to select a specific passage.

2. Tap the Speak Option: After selecting your text, you'll notice a pop-up menu appear. Tap on the "Speak" option (it looks like a speech bubble with a play icon).

Your iPhone will then start reading the selected text aloud.

Additional Tips:

* To stop the speech playback at any time, simply tap the screen.
* If you select a large chunk of text, you can access playback controls like pause, play, and rewind by tapping the small pop-up bar that appears at the bottom of the screen.

I hope this comprehensive guide helps you make the most of the Speak Selection feature on your iPhone! It's a fantastic tool for productivity, accessibility, and just making your iPhone experience more versatile.

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Part 1 Enabling Text to SpeechOpen the "Settings" app.Tap "General".Tap "Accessibility". ... Tap "Speech".Toggle "Speak Selection" ON. ... Toggle "Speak Screen" ON (iOS 8 and later). ... Select a voice (optional). ... Change the speaking rate using the slider.More items...read more >>