speech-rate
Definition
The speech-rate property specifies the speaking rate, in words per minute.
Example
body {speech-rate: 180}code {speech-rate: slow}
Characteristics
Possible values
- number
- Specifies the speaking rate in words per minute, a rate that varies somewhat by language, but is nonetheless widely supported by speech synthesizers.
x-slow- Equivalent to 80 words per minute.
slow- Equivalent to120 words per minute.
medium- Equivalent to180 - 200 words per minute.
fast- Equivalent to 300 words per minute.
x-fast- Equivalent to 500 words per minute.
faster- Adds 40 words per minute to the current speech rate.
slower- Subtracts 40 words per minute from the current speech rate.
inherit- Use the same computed value as the parent element for this property.
Default value
medium
Applies to
All elements
Inherited
Yes
See also