David Walsh 11/20/2025

JavaScript SpeechSynthesis API

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This article introduces the JavaScript SpeechSynthesis API, explaining how developers can use `window.speechSynthesis` and `SpeechSynthesisUtterance` to make the browser speak text. It covers the basic code implementation, browser support, and suggests its role in improving user experience and accessibility, while noting it's not a replacement for native tools.

JavaScript SpeechSynthesis API

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Nuco 11/26/2025
Fantastic article! The explanation of the SpeechSynthesis API is really clear and easy to follow.
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