- Native name
- ភាសាខ្មែរ
- Speakers
- About 17 million
- Language family
- Austroasiatic
- Script
- Khmer
- Spoken in
- Cambodia
- Voices on Speechma
- 23 (9 female, 14 male)
- Accents
- 1
About the Khmer language
Khmer is the official language of Cambodia. It has one of the largest alphabets in the world and, unlike its neighbours Thai and Vietnamese, is not tonal.
Khmer is spoken by about 17 million people and belongs to the Austroasiatic language family. On Speechma you can choose from 23 Khmer voices: 6 HD voices, 2 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 Khmer voice should you choose?
- For videos, audiobooks and ads: start with the 6 HD voices, such as Adam Khmer HD and Elliot Khmer HD. They have the richest, most natural sound.
- For long documents, lessons and phone messages: the 2 standard voices, such as Piseth and Sreymom, stay clear and consistent over long texts.
- For a specific character: the 15 styled voices are each made for one job, from conversational, motivational, audiobook, narration and commercial. Try Bopha and Chanthou.
Quick picks: the best Khmer voice for each job
| Need | Voice | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Narration and audiobooks | Chenda | Female · Cambodia · Audiobook styled voice |
| Female voice | Sreymom | Female · Cambodia · Standard voice |
| Male voice | Adam Khmer HD | Male · HD voice |
| Ads and promotions | Kanha | Female · Cambodia · Commercial styled voice |
| YouTube and social media | Bopha | Male · Cambodia · Conversational styled voice |
| News and reports | Sophea | Female · Cambodia · News Anchor styled voice |
| Long documents | Piseth | Male · Cambodia · Standard voice |
| Kids and bedtime stories | Leakhena | Female · Cambodia · Kids styled voice |
| Calm and relaxing audio | Sothea | Female · Cambodia · Meditation styled voice |
All Khmer HD voices (6)
All Khmer standard voices (2)
All Khmer styled voices (15)
BophaMale · Cambodia · Conversational styled voiceChanthouMale · Cambodia · Motivational styled voiceChendaFemale · Cambodia · Audiobook styled voiceDaraMale · Cambodia · Narration styled voiceKanhaFemale · Cambodia · Commercial styled voiceLeakhenaFemale · Cambodia · Kids styled voiceMalisFemale · Cambodia · Customer Service styled voiceRachanaFemale · Cambodia · E-Learning styled voiceRithyMale · Cambodia · Movie Trailer styled voiceSokhaMale · Cambodia · Documentary styled voiceSopheaFemale · Cambodia · News Anchor styled voiceSotheaFemale · Cambodia · Meditation styled voiceSreyneangFemale · Cambodia · Podcast styled voiceVannakMale · Cambodia · Corporate styled voiceVuthyMale · Cambodia · YouTube styled voice
How to write Khmer text that sounds natural
- Khmer is written without spaces between words; add a space where you want a short pause.
- Use the Khmer full stop (។) at the end of sentences.
- Write numbers in digits; they are read in Khmer.
What people make with Khmer voices
- Video voiceoversNarration for YouTube, TikTok and Reels in Khmer, without recording yourself.
- Audiobooks and storiesTurn Khmer books, blog posts and short stories into audio.
- E-learningLessons, courses and language practice with clear Khmer pronunciation.
- Ads and announcementsRadio spots, product videos and store announcements for Khmer-speaking audiences.
- AccessibilityLet people listen to websites, documents and messages instead of reading them.
- Phone menus (IVR)Professional greetings and menu prompts in Khmer.
Try a Khmer line
Paste this into the tool above and pick any voice to hear it:
អ្នកកំពុងស្តាប់ Speechma។ សំឡេងនេះអាចនិទានវីដេអូរបស់អ្នក អានសៀវភៅជាសំឡេងរបស់អ្នក និងធ្វើឱ្យរឿងនីមួយៗរស់រវើកដោយសំឡេងធម្មជាតិ គុណភាពស្ទូឌីយោ។ Questions about Khmer text to speech
How many Khmer voices are there?
23: 6 HD voices, 2 standard voices and 15 styled voices.
What is the most natural Khmer voice?
Start with Adam Khmer 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 ភាសាខ្មែរ?
Yes. Type or paste your text in Khmer using the normal Khmer script.
Is Khmer text to speech free?
Yes. All Khmer voices are free on Speechma, with no sign-up.
Can I download Khmer audio as MP3?
Yes. Press Generate, then Download to save an MP3 you can use in any editor.
Can I use Khmer AI voices commercially?
Yes. Audio you create can be used in your videos, podcasts, ads and products. See the terms.
