Reading assistance extension: word-by-word highlighting, text-to-speech, syllable mode and tutoring mode for developing readers.
Users
10
+4 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
3
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#190K
#159K among extensions
Version
2.4.23
updated 23 Jul 2026
Users
monthly, 12 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:10 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 12 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:3 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Syllable Reader
Syllable Reader helps developing and struggling readers engage with web content
through multi-modal reading assistance.
Click any paragraph to hear it read aloud word by word with visual highlighting.
Features include:
✅ Text-to-speech with natural voices and adjustable speed
✅ Syllable Mode — each syllable spoken individually to aid decoding
✅ Tutoring Mode — speak words aloud and receive instant accuracy feedback
✅ Bionic Reading — bold prefixes guide the eye through dense text
✅ Focus Mode — dim everything except the current paragraph
✅ High Contrast mode — for low-vision users
✅ Dyslexia Font — OpenDyslexic for easier reading
✅ Masking Mode, Letter Spacing, Word Spacing, Line Spacing
✅ Reading Guide, Ruler, Auto-Scroll
An adaptive 7-day free trial of Pro and Elite tiers is available directly from the
extension — no account or payment required to start.
All settings stored locally on your device. No data collected.
Support: support@syllablereader.com
Privacy: syllablereader.com/privacy