Vocab Loco lets students hear words and sentences in two ways: the default Vocab Loco Voiceover (studio recordings) or Browser Text-to-Speech (TTS) using voices installed on the student's device.

How to Change the Voice Setting on the Student Dashboard

Option A: Change the voice inside Vocab Loco (recommended)

• Open the Student Dashboard.
• Click Change Voice in the top right.
• Press Play to sample voices, then Save the one you like.
• Start any activity (e.g., Practice Spelling Test) to hear the selected voice.

Option B: Try a different browser (system Text-to-Speech)

Modern browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari) use your device's built-in voices. Switching browsers — or adding voices in your OS — often gives clearer or more natural options.

Windows (Edge or Chrome)

• Open Vocab Loco → Change Voice.
• Pick a local voice (e.g., Microsoft David, Zira, Mark), press Play to preview, then Save.
• Want more voices? Go to Settings → Time & language → Speech → Manage voices → Add voices, then return to Change Voice.

macOS (Safari or Chrome)

• Go to System Settings → Accessibility → Spoken Content → Voices to add or choose voices.
• Back in Vocab Loco → Change Voice, preview and Save your choice.

Chromebooks (ChromeOS)

• Open Settings → Accessibility → Text-to-Speech → Speech settings.
• Choose a preferred voice, then return to Vocab Loco → Change Voice and Save.

? Pro Tip: If a voice sounds off, try another browser on the same device — different browsers expose different voices and audio engines, which can make a big difference in clarity and pace.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Will changing the voice affect every module?
A: Yes — your saved choice is used anywhere Vocab Loco plays TTS audio for you.

Q: Why do my choices look different from a classmate's?
A: TTS voices come from each device and browser. Different computers have different voice lists.

Q: Can teachers control the voice for students?
A: Voice selection is per student device. Teachers can demonstrate Option A and suggest a preferred browser.

Q: A word sounds unclear. What should we do?
A: Send us the word and list — our team will re-record the default voiceover if needed.

Troubleshooting

No voices listed or only one voice:
Update your browser and OS. On Windows, install Microsoft voices. On macOS, add voices in System Settings.

Audio too fast, slow, or hard to understand:
Open Change Voice and test a few alternatives. Many voices differ in clarity and pacing.

Nothing plays:
Check device volume, headphones, Chromebook sound settings, and make sure the site has audio permissions enabled.

Notes for teachers

• We recommend students pick a clear, comfortable voice during the first week of use.
• If you require a single voice across devices (e.g., for assessments), have students use the default Vocab Loco Voiceover.
• For accessibility, students who benefit from slower pacing or different timbre may prefer specific TTS voices — encourage them to test and save their favorite.