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DTJ23
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Text to speech not working

text to speech is not working I highlighted and pressed speak but nothing and it was long so when I checked the pause button never appeared and the volume was up high and I didn’t hear it play what is up

Posted on Nov 2, 2026 6:23 AM

1 reply

lobsterghost1
User level: Level 10 (233,174 points)

Nov 2, 2026 6:50 AM in response to DTJ23

This might help you --> Dictate text on iPhone - Apple Support


Also, if your tag line is correct and you're still on iOS 26, update your iPhone to the current iOS 27.2.


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256387547