Spoken Word is a JavaScript library that adds text-to-speech functionality directly to web pages. It is designed for developers and content creators who want to make their written content accessible via audio playback without relying on external services. The tool uses the browser's native speech synthesis API, ensuring it works locally without network requests.

Read-along highlighting: Words are visually highlighted as they are spoken, helping users follow along with the audio. Multi-lingual support: Correctly pronounces text based on its language attribute, switching voices automatically when available. Customizable playback: Users can adjust speech rate, pitch, and select different voices through a persistent settings panel. Desktop focus: The tool is optimized for desktop browsers where the speech synthesis API is most reliable, with intentional default disabling on mobile platforms. Standalone operation: It can be loaded as a bookmarklet or integrated into any site, independent of a specific content management system.