The amazing range of accessibility features built into Apple's mobile devices includes options for users with a print disability. Voice Over and Speak Screen can be activated to read aloud any text displayed on the screen. One of the limitations has been the inability to speak aloud a word definition from the built-in iOS dictionary.
The release of iOS8 introduced a third option to have text spoken called Speak Screen. This Speak Screen option now gives users the ability to have word definitions spoken out aloud!
The slideshow below describes the sequence. Please note that the Speak Screen feature must not be running when initially selecting a word.
Speak Screen can be switched on by going to Settings>General>Accessibility>Speech.
The reading experience can be also be personalised by selecting your preferred voice, its speaking rate and the highlighting of words as they are spoken.
The release of iOS8 introduced a third option to have text spoken called Speak Screen. This Speak Screen option now gives users the ability to have word definitions spoken out aloud!
The slideshow below describes the sequence. Please note that the Speak Screen feature must not be running when initially selecting a word.
Speak Screen can be switched on by going to Settings>General>Accessibility>Speech.
The reading experience can be also be personalised by selecting your preferred voice, its speaking rate and the highlighting of words as they are spoken.
