Meaning of the word "text to speech" in English

What does "text to speech" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

text to speech

US /tɛkst tə spiːtʃ/
UK /tɛkst tə spiːtʃ/

Phrase

the ability of a computer or other device to convert written text into spoken words

Example:
Many e-readers now include text to speech functionality.
She uses text to speech software to listen to articles while she works out.