iTextSpeaker - Text to speech
iTextSpeaker is an iPhone app that allows users to convert text into speech in multiple languages. Developed by Atsushi Hirasugi, this free app falls under the category of Education & Reference.
With iTextSpeaker, users can easily have text spoken aloud in various languages. The app supports a wide range of languages, including Arabic, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, English (South Africa, Australia, America, Ireland, UK), Spanish (Mexico, Spain), Finnish, French (Canada, France), Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian, Portuguese), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Chinese (Hong Kong, Taiwan, China), and Hebrew.
The app also offers additional features such as the ability to add pronunciations and voices. Users can customize the pronunciation settings by going to "Settings" > "General" > "Accessibility" > "Speech" > "Pronunciations". Additionally, voices can be added by going to "Settings" > "General" > "Accessibility" > "Speech" > "Voices".
It's worth noting that the voice may change when the language of the device is changed or iOS is updated. In such cases, users can simply set the language of each text in iTextSpeaker again.
Overall, iTextSpeaker is a useful app for those looking to have text spoken aloud in various languages. Its wide language support and customizable settings make it a versatile tool for education, reference, and accessibility purposes.