Felolvasók

Felolvasók is the plural form of felolvasó, a term with several related meanings in Hungarian. It can denote people who read texts aloud for an audience, and it can also refer to devices or software that convert written text into spoken voice.

In human contexts, a felolvasó is a person who reads aloud in a group setting. In religious services, a lector or felolvasó proclaims scripture during Mass or other rituals. In education and performance, a felolvasó may deliver narrations, readings, or scripts to listeners, sometimes serving as a narrator, announcer, or voice of a character.

In technology and accessibility, felolvasók are text-to-speech systems and screen readers that vocalize written content. They support access to information for visually impaired users, people with reading difficulties, or those who prefer spoken content. They can read electronic documents, web pages, e-books, or printed text processed by optical character recognition. Common forms include szövegfelolvasó software, dedicated devices, and features built into operating systems.

The concept has practical significance in education, media, and accessibility, promoting inclusion and alternative formats for information consumption. The term is used across contexts, with variations such as felolvasó program, szövegfelolvasó, or olvasó, depending on the specific function and setting.