- Native name
- Català
- Speakers
- About 10 million
- Language family
- Indo-European, Romance
- Script
- Latin
- Spoken in
- Catalonia (Spain), Andorra
- Voices on Speechma
- 8 (1 female, 7 male)
- Accents
- 1
About the Catalan language
Catalan is spoken in Catalonia, Valencia, the Balearic Islands, Andorra (where it is the only official language) and parts of France and Italy. It sits between Spanish and French in sound and has a strong media and publishing culture.
Catalan is spoken by about 10 million people and belongs to the Indo-European, Romance language family. On Speechma you can choose from 8 Catalan voices: 6 HD voices and 2 standard voices. Every voice has its own page with a real sample, so you can compare them before you start.
Which Catalan voice should you choose?
- For videos, audiobooks and ads: start with the 6 HD voices, such as Adam Catalan HD and Elliot Catalan HD. They have the richest, most natural sound.
- For long documents, lessons and phone messages: the 2 standard voices, such as Enric and Joana, stay clear and consistent over long texts.
Quick picks: the best Catalan voice for each job
| Need | Voice | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Narration and audiobooks | Adam Catalan HD | Male · HD voice |
| Female voice | Joana | Female · Spain · Standard voice |
| Male voice | Adam Catalan HD | Male · HD voice |
| Long documents | Enric | Male · Spain · Standard voice |
All Catalan HD voices (6)
All Catalan standard voices (2)
How to write Catalan text that sounds natural
- Keep accents and the "l·l" (ela geminada).
- Write apostrophes in contractions such as "l'home" so they are read together.
- Use Catalan, not Spanish, spellings of place names.
What people make with Catalan voices
- Video voiceoversNarration for YouTube, TikTok and Reels in Catalan, without recording yourself.
- Audiobooks and storiesTurn Catalan books, blog posts and short stories into audio.
- E-learningLessons, courses and language practice with clear Catalan pronunciation.
- Ads and announcementsRadio spots, product videos and store announcements for Catalan-speaking audiences.
- AccessibilityLet people listen to websites, documents and messages instead of reading them.
- Phone menus (IVR)Professional greetings and menu prompts in Catalan.
Try a Catalan line
Paste this into the tool above and pick any voice to hear it:
Estàs escoltant Speechma. Aquesta veu pot narrar els teus vídeos, llegir els teus audiollibres i donar vida a cada història amb un so natural i de qualitat d'estudi. Questions about Catalan text to speech
How many Catalan voices are there?
8: 6 HD voices and 2 standard voices.
What is the most natural Catalan voice?
Start with Adam Catalan HD and the other HD voices; they have the most human sound. Each voice page has a sample so you can compare.
Can I write in Català?
Yes. Type or paste your text in Catalan using the normal Latin script.
Is Catalan text to speech free?
Yes. All Catalan voices are free on Speechma, with no sign-up.
Can I download Catalan audio as MP3?
Yes. Press Generate, then Download to save an MP3 you can use in any editor.
Can I use Catalan AI voices commercially?
Yes. Audio you create can be used in your videos, podcasts, ads and products. See the terms.
