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Read Aloud Stories for Kids — Free Audio with Highlighted Words

Pick a story and a voice: in about a minute you get a free read-aloud that highlights each word as it is spoken. Perfect for learning to read, for the classroom and for bedtime.

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1. Pick a story

2. Pick a voice

Voices in the story's language

What is a read-aloud story with highlighted words?

A read-aloud with highlighted words is a story narrated by a natural voice where each word lights up exactly as it is spoken. Children hear and see at the same time, linking the sound to the written word, which is the foundation of fluent reading.

Paid platforms such as Epic or Raz-Kids charge for this feature. Here it is free, with no signup, and it works with any Cuenti.to story: the ones already in the library or the one you create for your class or your child.

You can change the reading speed, tap a word to jump to it, download the MP3 to listen offline and share the link with families.

Frequently asked questions

Are the audio stories free?+

Yes. Creating, listening, downloading and sharing read-alouds is free and needs no account.

How does word highlighting help children learn to read?+

Seeing the word light up while hearing it strengthens the link between sound and spelling, improves word recognition and builds fluency. It is the same technique used by guided-reading books.

Can I use my own story?+

Yes. Create a story on Cuenti.to (also free), find it by title in the picker and choose a voice. You get its audio version right away.

Does it work for bedtime stories?+

Perfectly. Choose a soft voice, slow it down to 0.75x and let the story read itself. You can also download the MP3 and play it with the screen off.

Read Aloud Stories for Kids — Free Audio with Highlighted Words

1. Pick a story

2. Pick a voice

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What is a read-aloud story with highlighted words?

Frequently asked questions