For learning and checking the pronunciation of Indonesian and Javanese! How to use the free text-to-speech "Ondoku"
Aug. 24, 2023
Pronunciation is important when studying Indonesian and Javanese.
In particular, Indonesian and Javanese are completely different languages, so the pronunciation is also very different.
In such a case, we recommend " Ondoku "
Ondoku is a text-to-speech service that speaks the text you enter with native pronunciation.
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Text-to-speech in Indonesian and Javanese for free
Ondoku can speak Indonesian and Javanese with native pronunciation just by entering text.
Using Ondoku for free is very easy.
No need to download apps or software. One of the attractions is that everything can be done in a web browser.
how to use
- Access the Ondoku site
- Enter the characters you want to read in the text box (copy and paste is also OK)
- Adjust to your preferred settings such as language, voice type and voice speed
- Click "Read"
That's it.
Additionally, the audio can also be downloaded in MP3 format .
Ondoku voice types in Indonesian and Javanese
Ondoku provides Indonesian and Javanese voice types.
Voices include female and male voices.
- Indonesian
Men: 3 types
Female: 3 types - Javanese (Indonesia)
Men: 1 type
Female: 1 type
Each speaker has their own pronunciation, so you can hear Indonesian and Javanese that are closer to native speakers.
- The ability to speak faster or slower,
- Function to make the pitch of the voice high or low
is also provided.
By changing the setting, the impression changes, and the ease of listening also changes.
In addition to this, it supports 80 languages, so you can use it for learning languages other than Indonesian and Javanese.
You can use it for free, but if you want to increase the number of reading characters, you need to use it for a fee.
If you just want to check your pronunciation a little, you can use it for free.
Textbooks and printouts can be read aloud
Ondoku has a very useful feature that you should definitely use.
It is a function that reads out sentences when images are uploaded .
This is a function that allows you to read aloud images taken with a smartphone or other device.
This function is very convenient because it is difficult to input a language that you are not familiar with from a smartphone or computer!
What's more, you don't have to enter words one by one, so it's very convenient.
[Image → How to use the text-to-speech function]
- Access the top page of Ondoku
- There are tabs for "Text" and "Image" above the text box.
- Click the "Images" tab
- Click the image upload and select the image you like.
- After selecting the image, adjust the reading speed and height.
- click the read button
You can then analyze the image and read the audio in a few seconds.
After loading the image, the recognized characters will be displayed in the text box.
If there is a recognition error, etc., and the reading is strange, you can edit it here.
Detailed usage is introduced here.
How to use Ondoku's image reading function
Check Indonesian/Javanese pronunciation
Pronunciation confirmation is essential for smooth communication with native speakers of Indonesian and Javanese.
Recently, various means and methods have emerged for checking pronunciation.
- textbook
- YouTube
- learning app
etc. but,
- There is a limit to how many pronunciations you can find on Youtube. I want you to pronounce my original sentence.
- I want to hear the pronunciation of an Indonesian textbook, but it is not included in the appendix.
- I don't have any acquaintances who would accompany me to practice pronunciation...
Ondoku will be your strong ally at such times.
Check Indonesian pronunciation and read Javanese sentences. In addition, it can recognize characters from images and read sentences aloud...! Ondoku is very convenient.
It's been a really good time to be able to use so many functions for free.
It's free, so try it now!
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■ AI voice synthesis software "Ondoku"
"Ondoku" is an online text-to-speech tool that can be used with no initial costs.
- Supports approximately 50 languages, including Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, and German
- Available from both PC and smartphone
- Suitable for business, education, entertainment, etc.
- No installation required, can be used immediately from your browser
- Supports reading from images
To use it, simply enter text or upload a file on the site. A natural-sounding audio file will be generated within seconds. You can use voice synthesis up to 5,000 characters for free, so please give it a try.
Email: ondoku3.com@gmail.com
"Ondoku" is a Text-to-Speech service that anyone can use for free without installation. If you register for free, you can get up to 5000 characters for free each month. Register now for free