Read Aloud: A Text to Speech Voice Reader by LSD Software

3.8 Stars out of 5

Review by big boom

I've noticed an issue with the way the Google Translate Bengali voice feature pronounces numerical values in English. Specifically, when the Bengali voice reads out English phrases containing numbers, the pronunciation of those numerical values is inaccurate.

For example, when the Bengali voice reads '24 hours', it pronounces it as 'chabbish (২৪) hours', where 'chabbish' is the direct Bengali pronunciation of the number '24', rather than the proper English pronunciation.

This problem seems to occur consistently across all numerical values when using the Google Translate Bengali voice. I was hoping you could provide guidance on how this numerical pronunciation accuracy could be improved within the Bengali voice feature. Having the Bengali voice deliver the correct English pronunciations for numbers would greatly help me.

1,118 reviews

Rated 5 out of 5
by Firefoss, 2 days ago
Works wonderfully well.
Thanks a lot :D
Rated 2 out of 5
by Firefox user 14728626, 2 days ago
Rated 5 out of 5
by akasico1, 5 days ago
Rated 4 out of 5
by wild, 8 days ago
Quite good; for Firefox you'll have to dig-in and choose the non-robotic voices, i.e. google Translate XX or Amazon / MS premium voices.
The UI could be improved, for example highlight directly what is read on the page, in complement to the popup.
Rated 5 out of 5
by Maria Royuela, 12 days ago
Rated 1 out of 5
by chandpriyankara, 13 days ago
what a shame voice in 2025... better hitting to a metal can...
Rated 5 out of 5
by benniepie, 13 days ago
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by Manny, 13 days ago
Rated 5 out of 5
by Firefox user 18910117, 13 days ago
Rated 5 out of 5
by Firefox user 18752015, 19 days ago
Rated 5 out of 5
by Tylor, 23 days ago
Oh just super useful extension! great work over here! T wailer !
Rated 5 out of 5
by Doug S, a month ago
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read Aloud: A Text-to-Speech Voice Reader – Listen to the Web with Ease

The Read Aloud Firefox extension is a fantastic tool for converting text into speech, making it perfect for multitasking, accessibility, or simply giving your eyes a break. It integrates smoothly with Firefox, allowing you to listen to articles, blog posts, or even PDFs with just a click.

Pros:
✅ Clear, natural-sounding voices: Offers a range of high-quality voices, including free and premium options.
✅ Flexible customization: Adjust the speed, pitch, and volume to suit your preference.
✅ Supports multiple languages: Great for multilingual users or language learners.
✅ PDF and eBook support: Reads directly from documents, making it versatile.
✅ Easy controls: Simple play, pause, and skip buttons for seamless listening.

Cons:
❌ Limited free voices: Some of the best, most natural voices require a premium subscription.
❌ Occasional mispronunciations: Like all TTS tools, it sometimes stumbles on unusual names or complex words.

💡 Overall, Read Aloud is an excellent Firefox extension for anyone who wants to consume written content through audio. Whether you're tackling long articles, studying, or enhancing accessibility, it’s a powerful and reliable companion. Highly recommended!
Rated 4 out of 5
by EliBran, a month ago
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by MegaGamer, a month ago
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by Romica, a month ago
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by J.J. Styles, a month ago
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by jwb, a month ago
Default voice is terrible, can't understand anything
Rated 5 out of 5
by OscarAcosta, a month ago
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by Guillermo, a month ago
Only one speed of speech availiable and one unique voices to choose.
Rated 5 out of 5
by Lisa, a month ago
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by Firefox user 13913876, 2 months ago
I have tried loading several times but always get the message in red, "Missing host permission for the tab". Cannot us it.
Rated 5 out of 5
by Firefox user 13600607, 2 months ago
Va molt bé en gairebé totes les webs, i parla català
Rated 5 out of 5
by Gian, 2 months ago
Rated 5 out of 5
by Jojo, 2 months ago
Rated 4 out of 5
by Stiekske, 2 months ago