Written content remains inaccessible to people in situations where reading is not practical. Commuters can listen but not read. Vision-impaired users benefit from audio alternatives. Multitaskers absorb information while hands and eyes are occupied elsewhere. Some learners simply retain information better through listening.
Text to Speech technology transforms written words into natural-sounding audio, expanding how content can be consumed. Convert articles into audio for commute listening. Create voiceovers for video content without recording equipment. Generate audio versions of documents for accessibility compliance. Produce spoken content for smart speakers and voice assistants. The AI voices have progressed beyond robotic monotones - modern synthesis produces natural rhythm, appropriate emphasis, and believable pronunciation.