CSS speech-rate
The CSS speech-rate property is used in aural media (audio) to specify the speaking rate, in words per minute.
Syntax
Possible Values
- number
- specifies the number words per minute
x-slow- 80 words per minute
slow- 120 words per minute
medium- 180 - 200 words per minute
fast- 300 words per minute
x-fast- 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
In addition, all CSS properties also accept the following CSS-wide keyword values as the sole component of their property value:
initial- Represents the value specified as the property's initial value.
inherit- Represents the computed value of the property on the element's parent.
unset- This value acts as either
inheritorinitial, depending on whether the property is inherited or not. In other words, it sets all properties to their parent value if they are inheritable or to their initial value if not inheritable.
General Information
- Initial Value
medium- Applies To
- All elements.
- Inherited?
- Yes
- Media
- Aural
Example Code
Official Specifications
- CSS Level 2.1 (W3C Recommendation 07 June 2011)