- Native name
- Basa Jawa
- Speakers
- About 68 million
- Language family
- Austronesian, Javanese
- Script
- Latin
- Spoken in
- Indonesia (Java)
- Voices on Speechma
- 8 (1 female, 7 male)
- Accents
- 1
About the Javanese language
Javanese is the native language of central and eastern Java in Indonesia and has the most native speakers of any Austronesian language. It has speech levels for talking to people of different status.
Javanese is spoken by about 68 million people and belongs to the Austronesian, Javanese language family. On Speechma you can choose from 8 Javanese 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 Javanese voice should you choose?
- For videos, audiobooks and ads: start with the 6 HD voices, such as Adam Javanese HD and Elliot Javanese HD. They have the richest, most natural sound.
- For long documents, lessons and phone messages: the 2 standard voices, such as Dimas and Siti, stay clear and consistent over long texts.
Quick picks: the best Javanese voice for each job
| Need | Voice | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Narration and audiobooks | Adam Javanese HD | Male · HD voice |
| Female voice | Siti | Female · Indonesia · Standard voice |
| Male voice | Adam Javanese HD | Male · HD voice |
| Long documents | Dimas | Male · Indonesia · Standard voice |
All Javanese HD voices (6)
All Javanese standard voices (2)
How to write Javanese text that sounds natural
- Write in the Latin alphabet.
- Choose the speech level (ngoko or krama) that fits your audience.
- Short sentences read most naturally.
What people make with Javanese voices
- Video voiceoversNarration for YouTube, TikTok and Reels in Javanese, without recording yourself.
- Audiobooks and storiesTurn Javanese books, blog posts and short stories into audio.
- E-learningLessons, courses and language practice with clear Javanese pronunciation.
- Ads and announcementsRadio spots, product videos and store announcements for Javanese-speaking audiences.
- AccessibilityLet people listen to websites, documents and messages instead of reading them.
- Phone menus (IVR)Professional greetings and menu prompts in Javanese.
Try a Javanese line
Paste this into the tool above and pick any voice to hear it:
Sampeyan lagi ngrungokake Speechma. Swara iki bisa nyritakake video sampeyan, maca buku audio sampeyan, lan nguripake saben crita kanthi swara alami kualitas studio.