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Accessibility features for speech on Mac

Your Mac comes with built-in tools for communicating in the way that works best for you, whether youre non-speaking, at risk of speech loss or someone with a speech disability. You can have what you type spoken out loud, create a synthesised voice that sounds like you, and more.

To explore accessibility features for speech, choose Apple menu [] > System Settings, click Accessibility [] in the sidebar, then go to the Speech section. (You may need to scroll down.)

Open Accessibility settings for me

Type to speak

Live Speech

If youre unable to speak or you have a speech disability, type what you want to say and have your Mac speak it. Choose Apple menu [] > System Settings, then click Accessibility [] in the sidebar. Click Live Speech, then turn on Live Speech.

Have what you type spoken out loud

Personal Voice

If youre at risk of losing your ability to speak, create a synthesised voice that sounds like you. Choose Apple menu [] > System Settings, then click Accessibility [] in the sidebar. Click Personal Voice, then click Create a Personal Voice.

Create a Personal Voice

Type to Siri

Type your Siri requests instead of speaking them. Choose Apple menu [] > System Settings, then click Accessibility [] in the sidebar. Click Siri, then turn on Type to Siri.

Change Siri settings for accessibility

Control your Mac with your voice

Have Siri listen for atypical speech

If you have an acquired or progressive condition that affects speech, have Siri recognise a wider range of atypical speech patterns. Choose Apple menu [] > System Settings, then click Accessibility [] in the sidebar. Click Siri, then turn on Listen for atypical speech.

Change Siri settings for accessibility

Note: Listen for atypical speech is only available in US. English.

Create Vocal Shortcuts

Have your Mac perform an action when you speak a word or another sound of your choosing. Choose Apple menu [] > System Settings, then click Accessibility [] in the sidebar. Click Vocal Shortcuts, then click Set Up.

Use Vocal Shortcuts

Tip: Control your go-to accessibility features and settings with Siri, keyboard shortcuts or from the menu bar. See Quickly turn accessibility features on or off.

See alsoGet started with accessibility features on Mac Apple Accessibility Support website Apple Accessibility web page for Speech

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