Shop E Store Isn’t it your rhythm? You can change the speech speed of Amazon Alexa
Does Alexa rush or crawl? Amazon allows you to adjust the speed at which its voice assistant speaks. The ability to change the speed at which Alexa speaks was added to the voice assistant system in 2022. It makes Alexa work better for many, but particularly for those who are hard of hearing and would like Alexa to speak more slowly.
Amazon also noted at the time that people who are blind or have low vision are “accustomed to consuming audio content and want to be able to listen more quickly.” If you use Alexa to listen to your Kindle books, the ability to change Alexa speed could also be especially useful.
There are seven different speeds at which you can make Alexa speak; two are slower than normal speed and the other four are faster. Here’s how to make Alexa speak at a different speed, whether you want faster or slower.
what you will need
- A smart speaker compatible with Alexa
- The Alexa app
- Your smartphone or tablet
The short version
- To make Alexa speak slower, simply say “Alexa, speak slower.”
- To make him speak faster, you guessed it, say “Alexa, speak faster.”
How to make Alexa speak at a different speed
The quickest way to make Alexa speak at a different speed is to use voice commands, as we mentioned above. Alexa will respond with “Okay, I will speak at this speed from now on.” when you use those commands and in both cases, the command will move Alexa up or down one notch.
If you want to speed up/decelerate more, you can say the command again. Or you can adjust the speed in the Alexa app, which we’ll cover next. One thing to keep in mind is that when you change the speed at which Alexa speaks, it only changes the speed on the specific Echo smart speaker/Alexa speaker you’ve given the instruction to.
If you want Alexa to return to its normal speed, simply say “Alexa, speak at your normal speed“, or change it again in the Alexa app.
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That’s all! Once you’ve adjusted the slider or said the voice command, Alexa will speak at that speed until you change it again, but remember that it will only apply to the device you’ve changed.
Frequently asked questions
Changing the speed of Alexa’s voice can be beneficial for several reasons. For example, if you prefer a faster pace, it can help you get information more quickly. Whereas, if you prefer a slower pace, it can improve comprehension, especially on complex topics or when listening to longer answers.
Yes, just say “Alexa, speak slower” either “Alexa, speak faster.”
Adjusting Alexa’s voice speed primarily affects the speed at which Alexa speaks. It should not affect other functions such as music playback, smart home control or making calls.
In addition to voice speed, you can customize other voice settings on your Alexa device. These include options such as accent, language and volume.
