On a kitchen counter, an Echo Show displays Chapter One of the audiobook version of The Great Gatsby.

How to use Preferred Speaking Rate

Is Alexa talking too fast or too slowly? You can ask Alexa to adjust the speaking rate to your preference.

Say, "Alexa, speak slower" or "Alexa, speak faster."

Or follow the steps below:

Ask Alexa to speak slower or faster, and repeat to further increase or decrease speaking rate.
Ask Alexa for the weather to hear the speaking rate demonstrated.
Say, "Alexa, speak at your default rate," to return to normal speed.

Preferred Speaking Rate is available on all Echo devices

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