Speech Synthesizer
The Speech Synthesizer is a built-in text-to-speech engine that converts text into spoken words. It uses your browser's native text-to-speech capabilities, allowing you to hear the pronunciation of words and phrases in various languages.
This feature is particularly valuable for language learners, helping you improve both pronunciation and listening comprehension. Unlike many dictionary audio features that only offer pre-recorded single words, the Speech Synthesizer can vocalize entire sentences or paragraphs on demand.
Usage
- Select or type a word/phrase to search with Definer
- Click on the audio button (speaker icon) that appears above your results
This source works immediately after installation and requires no additional setup.
Example of using Speech Synthesizer in Definer
Configuration
To customize your Speech Synthesizer settings, go to:
Options → Sources → Speech Synthesizer → Settings.
Autoplay
When enabled, the Speech Synthesizer will automatically begin playing audio as soon as your search results appear, removing the need to click the play button manually.
This option is disabled by default to prevent unexpected audio in quiet environments.