Audio playbackRate Property
Example
Set the audio to play in slow motion:
document.getElementById("myAudio").playbackRate = 0.5;
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Definition and Usage
The playbackRate property sets or returns the current playback speed of the audio.
Browser Support
The playbackRate property is supported in all major browsers.
Note: The playbackRate property is not supported in Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions.
Syntax
Return the playbackRate property:
audioObject.playbackRate
Set the playbackRate property:
audioObject.playbackRate=playbackspeed
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| playbackspeed | Indicates the current playback speed of the audio. Example values:
|
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A Number, representing the current playback speed |
|---|---|
| Default Value: | 1.0 |
More Examples
Example
Set the audio to play fast:
document.getElementById("myaudio").playbackRate =
2;
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Audio Object
