Spoken - Text to Speech
This guide offers an overview of the basics of the Spoken app, to get you started.
Aphasia TechHub
22 steps
5 minutes
Apple
Google
Spokenaac
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Download Spoken App: iOS: [Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC App - App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spoken-tap-to-talk-aac/id1034487817) Android: [Spoken – Tap to Talk AAC - Apps on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spoken.app&hl=en-US) Open App.
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The App will ask you to **select your voice.** This is the **voice** that **reads aloud** the text. Tap the **-->** to choose.
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You can **scroll** through and **listen** to the different **voices**. Tap **-->** arrows to change voice.
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Tap **Select and Save** once you have chosen your voice.
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The **home screen** will load. You will see **common phrases**. Tap to select phrase.
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To **alert** your communication partner that you wish to use your device to **speak**. Tap **"!"** and your camera light will flash, and an alert sound will be made.
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Tap the **keyboard icon** to launch keyboard. You can type your phrase for it to be read aloud.
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Tap the **list icon** on the bottom left to open **Saved Phrases.**
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Tap to select a **phrase** to **speak aloud.**
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The **phrase** will **automatically** be **read aloud**. Tap **speaker** icon to have it **read** again.
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After typing a phrase tap the list icon to **save a new phrase**
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Tap **Save** at the bottom of the screen to save any phrases you write.
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Tap the **'aa'** on the bottom of the screen to open a **whiteboard**. Using the whiteboard, you can **use** a stylus or your finger to hand write words. Suggestions will appear above to select.
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Tap the **crayon** icon on the bottom of the screen to open a drawing **whiteboard**. Using the whiteboard, you can **use** a stylus or your finger to draw images. The app will convert your drawing into a word. Suggestions will appear above to select.
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You can **scroll** through the **suggestion** using the up ^ and down arrows. Tap the **word** that represents the **drawing.** It will be read aloud.
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**Tap and hold** the **speaker )))** icon to open menu.
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If you want to **share your phrase**. You have two options: **Share the audio file**, so your message is heard by recipient **Share text**, so your message is read by the recipient. Tap to make your selection.
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Tap icon to choose how you would like to share your message. For example, via email, or text message.
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Tap **cog icon** to open **settings** menu.
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Spoken is customisable to your individual needs. Explore the settings menu to see how Spoken can be tailored to you. Spoken uses **predictive text**, making **suggestions** about you want to say next. It will learn your common phrases and how you speak to make better predictions.
**Aphasia Tech Hub Contact Details**: **Phone**: [[07 3365 7595]] **Email**: [techhub@uq.edu.au](mailto:techhub@uq.edu.au) **Website**: [www.shrs.uq.edu.au/qarc/techhub](http://www.shrs.uq.edu.au/qarc/techhub)
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**Have more questions?** [**Click here!**](https://uniofqueensland.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bJB7WR3X3bJYmpg) Or Scan the **QR Code**
Spoken - Text to Speech
This guide offers an overview of the basics of the Spoken app, to get you started.
Aphasia TechHub
22 steps
5 minutes
Apple
Google
Spokenaac
1
2
Download Spoken App: iOS: [Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC App - App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spoken-tap-to-talk-aac/id1034487817) Android: [Spoken – Tap to Talk AAC - Apps on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spoken.app&hl=en-US) Open App.
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The App will ask you to **select your voice.** This is the **voice** that **reads aloud** the text. Tap the **-->** to choose.
4
You can **scroll** through and **listen** to the different **voices**. Tap **-->** arrows to change voice.
5
Tap **Select and Save** once you have chosen your voice.
6
The **home screen** will load. You will see **common phrases**. Tap to select phrase.
7
To **alert** your communication partner that you wish to use your device to **speak**. Tap **"!"** and your camera light will flash, and an alert sound will be made.
8
Tap the **keyboard icon** to launch keyboard. You can type your phrase for it to be read aloud.
9
Tap the **list icon** on the bottom left to open **Saved Phrases.**
10
Tap to select a **phrase** to **speak aloud.**
11
The **phrase** will **automatically** be **read aloud**. Tap **speaker** icon to have it **read** again.
12
After typing a phrase tap the list icon to **save a new phrase**
13
Tap **Save** at the bottom of the screen to save any phrases you write.
14
Tap the **'aa'** on the bottom of the screen to open a **whiteboard**. Using the whiteboard, you can **use** a stylus or your finger to hand write words. Suggestions will appear above to select.
15
Tap the **crayon** icon on the bottom of the screen to open a drawing **whiteboard**. Using the whiteboard, you can **use** a stylus or your finger to draw images. The app will convert your drawing into a word. Suggestions will appear above to select.
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You can **scroll** through the **suggestion** using the up ^ and down arrows. Tap the **word** that represents the **drawing.** It will be read aloud.
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**Tap and hold** the **speaker )))** icon to open menu.
18
If you want to **share your phrase**. You have two options: **Share the audio file**, so your message is heard by recipient **Share text**, so your message is read by the recipient. Tap to make your selection.
19
Tap icon to choose how you would like to share your message. For example, via email, or text message.
20
Tap **cog icon** to open **settings** menu.
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Spoken is customisable to your individual needs. Explore the settings menu to see how Spoken can be tailored to you. Spoken uses **predictive text**, making **suggestions** about you want to say next. It will learn your common phrases and how you speak to make better predictions.
**Aphasia Tech Hub Contact Details**: **Phone**: [[07 3365 7595]] **Email**: [techhub@uq.edu.au](mailto:techhub@uq.edu.au) **Website**: [www.shrs.uq.edu.au/qarc/techhub](http://www.shrs.uq.edu.au/qarc/techhub)
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**Have more questions?** [**Click here!**](https://uniofqueensland.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bJB7WR3X3bJYmpg) Or Scan the **QR Code**
