Step by step
- Settings › Accessibility › Spoken Content › turn on Speak Selection.
- Select text in any app and tap Speak.
- Or paste the text into the box above, choose a voice and press Read aloud.
At a glance
| Option | Where | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Speak Selection | Settings › Accessibility › Spoken Content | Select text › Speak |
| Speak Screen | Same menu | Two-finger swipe down |
| Listen to Page | Safari › aA menu | Articles in Safari |
Related questions
How do I get better voices?
Settings › Accessibility › Spoken Content › Voices, then download an Enhanced or Premium voice.
Can I change the speed?
Yes, in Spoken Content, or with the speed slider in the reader above.
Is there no sound?
Turn the volume up and check that the phone is not in silent mode.
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Updated November 14, 2026.