- Native name
- Nederlands
- Speakers
- About 25 million
- Language family
- Indo-European, Germanic
- Script
- Latin
- Spoken in
- Netherlands, Belgium
- Voices on Speechma
- 37 (16 female, 21 male)
- Accents
- 2
About the Dutch language
Dutch is spoken in the Netherlands, in Flanders (Belgium) and in Suriname, Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten. Belgian Dutch (Flemish) sounds softer and more melodic than the Dutch of the Netherlands.
Dutch is spoken by about 25 million people and belongs to the Indo-European, Germanic language family. On Speechma you can choose from 37 Dutch voices: 6 HD voices, 16 standard voices and 15 styled voices. Every voice has its own page with a real sample, so you can compare them before you start.
Which Dutch voice should you choose?
- For videos, audiobooks and ads: start with the 6 HD voices, such as Adam Dutch HD and Elliot Dutch HD. They have the richest, most natural sound.
- For long documents, lessons and phone messages: the 16 standard voices, such as Andrew Dutch and Ava Dutch, stay clear and consistent over long texts.
- For a specific character: the 15 styled voices are each made for one job, from kids, narration, documentary, meditation and podcast. Try Anouk and Bram.
- For a local audience: pick a voice from your listeners' country. Dutch voices here cover 2 accents.
Quick picks: the best Dutch voice for each job
| Need | Voice | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Narration and audiobooks | Bram | Male · Netherlands · Narration styled voice |
| Female voice | Ava Dutch | Female · Standard voice |
| Male voice | Adam Dutch HD | Male · HD voice |
| Ads and promotions | Femke | Female · Netherlands · Commercial styled voice |
| YouTube and social media | Jeroen | Male · Netherlands · YouTube styled voice |
| News and reports | Lotte | Female · Netherlands · News Anchor styled voice |
| Long documents | Andrew Dutch | Male · Standard voice |
| Kids and bedtime stories | Anouk | Female · Netherlands · Kids styled voice |
| Calm and relaxing audio | Esmee | Female · Netherlands · Meditation styled voice |
Dutch accents
Pronunciation, rhythm and even some words change from country to country. These are the accents available:
- Netherlands (18 voices): Netherlands Dutch, the standard accent of Dutch media.
- Belgium (2 voices): Flemish (Belgian Dutch), softer and more melodic than Dutch from the Netherlands.
All Dutch HD voices (6)
All Dutch standard voices (16)
Andrew DutchMale · Standard voiceAva DutchFemale · Standard voiceBrian DutchMale · Standard voiceEmma DutchFemale · Standard voiceFlorian DutchMale · Standard voiceGiuseppe DutchMale · Standard voiceHyunsu DutchMale · Standard voiceRemy DutchMale · Standard voiceSeraphina DutchFemale · Standard voiceThalita DutchFemale · Standard voiceVivienne DutchFemale · Standard voiceArnaudMale · Belgium · Standard voiceDenaFemale · Belgium · Standard voiceColetteFemale · Netherlands · Standard voiceFennaFemale · Netherlands · Standard voiceMaartenMale · Netherlands · Standard voice
All Dutch styled voices (15)
AnoukFemale · Netherlands · Kids styled voiceBramMale · Netherlands · Narration styled voiceDaanMale · Netherlands · Documentary styled voiceEsmeeFemale · Netherlands · Meditation styled voiceEvaFemale · Netherlands · Podcast styled voiceFemkeFemale · Netherlands · Commercial styled voiceFloorFemale · Netherlands · E-Learning styled voiceIrisFemale · Netherlands · Customer Service styled voiceJeroenMale · Netherlands · YouTube styled voiceLotteFemale · Netherlands · News Anchor styled voicePieterMale · Netherlands · Corporate styled voiceRubenMale · Netherlands · Conversational styled voiceSanderMale · Netherlands · Movie Trailer styled voiceSanneFemale · Netherlands · Audiobook styled voiceThijsMale · Netherlands · Motivational styled voice
How to write Dutch text that sounds natural
- Write abbreviations such as "bijv." in full ("bijvoorbeeld").
- Choose a Belgian voice for Flemish audiences.
- Use the diaeresis (ë, ï) where it splits vowels, as in "ideeën".
What people make with Dutch voices
- Video voiceoversNarration for YouTube, TikTok and Reels in Dutch, without recording yourself.
- Audiobooks and storiesTurn Dutch books, blog posts and short stories into audio.
- E-learningLessons, courses and language practice with clear Dutch pronunciation.
- Ads and announcementsRadio spots, product videos and store announcements for Dutch-speaking audiences.
- AccessibilityLet people listen to websites, documents and messages instead of reading them.
- Phone menus (IVR)Professional greetings and menu prompts in Dutch.
Try a Dutch line
Paste this into the tool above and pick any voice to hear it:
Je luistert naar Speechma. Deze stem kan je video's inspreken, je luisterboeken voorlezen en elk verhaal tot leven brengen met natuurlijk geluid van studiokwaliteit. More Dutch AI tools
- Voice Cloning in Dutch: clone a voice from a short sample and make it speak.
- Voice Changer in Dutch: turn a recording into another voice.
- Speech to Text in Dutch: turn audio into text with sentence timestamps.
Questions about Dutch text to speech
How many Dutch voices are there?
37: 6 HD voices, 16 standard voices and 15 styled voices.
What is the most natural Dutch voice?
Start with Adam Dutch 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 Nederlands?
Yes. Type or paste your text in Dutch using the normal Latin script.
Is Dutch text to speech free?
Yes. All Dutch voices are free on Speechma, with no sign-up.
Can I download Dutch audio as MP3?
Yes. Press Generate, then Download to save an MP3 you can use in any editor.
Can I use Dutch AI voices commercially?
Yes. Audio you create can be used in your videos, podcasts, ads and products. See the terms.
