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Introduction

Learn how to convert written text into natural-sounding audio inside your app. The Text-to-Speech integration allows your app to generate realistic voice narration using ElevenLabs, a leading AI voice technology provider. This integration enables applications to transform written content into lifelike speech that users can listen to directly within the app. Text-to-speech is commonly used to improve accessibility, create narrated experiences, and deliver content in an audio format that users can consume more easily.

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What You Can Build

With Text-to-Speech enabled, your app can support features such as:
  • Article Narration – Convert written articles, blog posts, or stories into spoken audio so users can listen instead of reading.
  • Voice Messages – Generate voice playback for messages, updates, or notifications.
  • Accessibility Features – Help users with visual impairments by allowing them to hear on-screen text.
  • Audio Content Experiences – Turn written content into audio formats similar to podcasts or narrated stories.
  • Interactive Voice Interfaces – Create apps where text responses are spoken aloud for a more natural interaction.

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How It Works

When the Text-to-Speech integration is enabled, your app sends written text to ElevenLabs, which generates natural-sounding audio using advanced AI voice models. The generated speech can then be played directly within your app, allowing users to listen to content in real time. You can use this integration to convert a wide variety of content into speech, including:
  • Articles
  • Messages
  • Instructions
  • Summaries
  • Stories or educational material
Because the voice generation is handled by ElevenLabs, developers can easily add voice capabilities without building their own speech synthesis systems.

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Example Prompts

You can use prompts like these when building your app: Add a read-aloud feature Add a read-aloud button to my app that narrates article text using ElevenLabs text-to-speech. Allow voice customization Let users choose from different ElevenLabs voices to customize how narration sounds in my app. These prompts allow you to quickly add voice narration capabilities to your application.

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Common Use Cases

Developers commonly use the Text-to-Speech integration for:
  • Article narration apps
  • Audiobook or storytelling platforms
  • Accessibility tools
  • Voice-enabled assistants
  • Educational content apps
This integration makes it easy to deliver content in both text and audio formats, improving engagement and accessibility for users.

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Best Practices

When implementing text-to-speech features, consider the following:
  • Provide clear play and pause controls for narration
  • Allow users to select from different voices if available
  • Keep spoken text clear and concise for better listening experiences
  • Indicate when narration is currently playing
  • Use voice playback for longer content such as articles or guides