voice reader
[/vɔɪs ˈriːdər/]
nounpl: voice readers
leitor de voz
1. A software application or device that converts written text into spoken audio using text-to-speech technology
The voice reader helped the visually impaired student access digital textbooks.
O leitor de voz ajudou o estudante com deficiência visual a acessar livros digitais.
2. A person who reads or performs text aloud, particularly in professional contexts such as audiobook production or performance art
The voice reader's smooth narration made the novel come alive.
A narração suave do leitor de voz fez o romance ganhar vida.
3. An assistive technology tool that audibly reads content on digital devices for accessibility purposes
Many smartphones now include a built-in voice reader for accessibility features.
Muitos smartphones agora incluem um leitor de voz integrado para recursos de acessibilidade.
Voice readers have become increasingly important in Brazilian and Portuguese digital accessibility initiatives. In Brazil, government initiatives promoting digital inclusion have promoted voice reader technology in educational institutions. In the USA, voice readers are essential accessibility tools mandated by the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) in many digital environments.
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