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title: speechSynthesis
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tags: browser,intermediate
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---
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Performs speech synthesis (experimental).
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Use `SpeechSynthesisUtterance.voice` and `window.speechSynthesis.getVoices()` to convert a message to speech.
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Use `window.speechSynthesis.speak()` to play the message.
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Learn more about the [SpeechSynthesisUtterance interface of the Web Speech API](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/SpeechSynthesisUtterance).
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```js
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const speechSynthesis = message => {
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const msg = new SpeechSynthesisUtterance(message);
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msg.voice = window.speechSynthesis.getVoices()[0];
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window.speechSynthesis.speak(msg);
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};
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```
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```js
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speechSynthesis('Hello, World'); // // plays the message
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``` |