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    Nokia phones have a text to speech software that makes reading any text aloud a piece of cake. Here is what it does and how to set it up.

    Text to speech Nokia

    Nokia is a world-renowned brand of smartphones that allows users to read text messages, articles, and website content on high-quality screens. These phones are reliable, heavy-duty, and packed with numerous cool features.

    One such feature is a text to speech software that makes reading any text aloud a piece of cake. Most Android (and iOS) devices today feature this option, but many users are unaware of its functionality and benefits.

    What is text to speech software (and its key benefits)?

    Text to speech (TTS) is an assistive technology that converts text into speech sounds that imitate the human voice. This technology can read articles, messages, and documents out loud. But how does it work?

    A TTS software takes words from a computer or other device and converts them into audio. It’s especially beneficial for children who have difficulties writing, editing, focusing, or decoding words. Most phones have shortcuts that activate this feature too.

    Users only have to click on a single button for the TTS to convert text into audio. This technology is now possible with almost every digital device, like a computer, tablet, and smartphone. It can also read just about any document, including a Word file, Excel sheet, or web page.

    Users can speed up or slow down the computer-generated reading voice to meet their needs. In addition, different software has different quality voices, with some closely resembling actual human accents.

    Also, most advanced TTS software can highlight words as it reads them aloud. This way, the user can see and hear the text simultaneously.

    Key benefits

    Overall, there are various benefits of assistive technology. For example, the TTS software creates a multisensory experience for children where they can see and hear the text while they read. This can improve their word recognition, allow them to focus on comprehension, increase their reading stamina, help them recognize errors in writing, and more.

    Whether you’re a Nokia, iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, or any other mobile device user, you can benefit from this feature.

    The two ways to activate TTS on a Nokia phone

    You can use the in-built tool or rely on your Google Assistant to make the most out of TTS on your Nokia phone.

    TTS built into Nokia phone

    Nokia phones have a built-in TTS feature. You can activate it to read the text shown on the display out loud.

    To do so, follow the steps below:

    1. Open the “Menu” on your phone.

    2. Go to “Extras” and navigate to “Readout.”

    3. Head over to the “Speech” section and turn the setting on.

    4. Select the items you want your phone to read out loud. You can choose messages, menus, and other elements.

    Note that this function isn’t available in all languages.

    Activate Google text to speech

    The Google text to speech engine allows you to read any text out loud, including documents, SMS, e-mail, and other files. But first, you have to enable this feature on your phone. Here’s how to do so on an Android phone:

    1. Go to “Settings” via your home screen.

    2. Hit “Accessibility.”

    3. Select “Vision” if you see this option (not available on all devices).

    4. Pick “Select to speak.”

    5. Set the toggle button to “On.”

    6. Confirm your choice by tapping the “Ok” button in a new window.

    You’ll now see a tiny text to speech icon pop up in the lower right-hand of the mobile phone screen.

    Voice to text feature

    The voice to text feature allows you to convert any voice message into text. This feature is already activated on most phones. But if yours isn’t, follow the steps below:

    1. Go to “Settings” and then “System.”

    2. Hit “Language and Input.”

    3. Press “Virtual keyboard.”

    4. Hit “Gboard” and then “Voice typing.”

    5. Toggle on “Use voice typing.”

    Google voice typing or voice to text works with just about any app, including Gmail, Notes, Keep, and others. This feature lets you use different phrases to add punctuation to the text:

    • Period

    • Comma

    • New line

    • Question mark

    • Exclamation point

    • New paragraph

    You can also use it to replace a word on your device:

    1. Open the document with the word you wish to change.

    2. Tap on the microphone icon at the top of the keyboard.

    3. Say the word when the “Speak now” window appears.

    Try Speechify – The TTS reader for all devices

    Speechify is a text to speech software that can convert any text (SMS, e-mail, articles, document) into a natural, human-like voice. Use Wi-Fi or mobile data to download the app from your Play Store, give it the necessary permissions, and you’re ready to roll.

    If you’re using another device or browser, like Apple iPhone, Mac, or Google Chrome, you can also benefit from Speechify’s robust features.

    Speechify’s free version can read up to 220 words per minute, has high-quality voices, allows users to scan and listen to any printed text, and saves content across devices. The premium version also includes natural voices and note-taking tools. Plus, there’s a 900-word-per-minute listening option.

    This app has proven helpful for anyone who wants to transform emails, study materials, documents and articles into speech. It’s a powerful tool for people and children with learning difficulties such as dyslexia, audio processing disorders, and similar conditions.

    If you’re interested in learning more about Speechify or starting a free account, you can do so today.

    FAQ

    Can Nokia phones text?

    Yes, Nokia phones, like other Android phones, have a built-in feature that allows them to read texts out loud. You can tweak the settings related to these features by visiting the “Extras” and then “Readout” settings in your Menu.

    Is there a free text to speech app for Nokia?

    You can use multiple free apps to convert text to speech. Besides Google Assistant, apps like Speechify use text to speech output to read any text out loud.

    Can I talk to text on a Nokia phone?

    Yes, Nokia phones support voice to text functionality. For example, you can use dictation as a voice input source to create text. The smartphone will listen to your voice commands and show them as written text.

    Cliff Weitzman

    Cliff Weitzman

    Cliff Weitzman is a dyslexia advocate and the CEO and founder of Speechify, the #1 text-to-speech app in the world, totaling over 100,000 5-star reviews and ranking first place in the App Store for the News & Magazines category. In 2017, Weitzman was named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list for his work making the internet more accessible to people with learning disabilities. Cliff Weitzman has been featured in EdSurge, Inc., PC Mag, Entrepreneur, Mashable, among other leading outlets.

    Dyslexia & Accessibility Advocate, CEO/Founder of Speechify Dyslexia & Accessibility Advocate, CEO/Founder of Speechify

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