- Native name
- ພາສາລາວ
- Speakers
- About 30 million
- Language family
- Kra-Dai, Tai
- Script
- Lao
- Spoken in
- Laos
- Voices on Speechma
- 23 (9 female, 14 male)
- Accents
- 1
About the Lao language
Lao is the official language of Laos and is very close to the Isan language of north-eastern Thailand, which is why it has many more speakers than the population of Laos. It is tonal and written in its own script.
Lao is spoken by about 30 million people and belongs to the Kra-Dai, Tai language family. On Speechma you can choose from 23 Lao 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 Lao voice should you choose?
- For videos, audiobooks and ads: start with the 6 HD voices, such as Adam Lao HD and Elliot Lao HD. They have the richest, most natural sound.
- For long documents, lessons and phone messages: the 2 standard voices, such as Chanthavong and Keomany, stay clear and consistent over long texts.
- For a specific character: the 15 styled voices are each made for one job, from youtube, meditation, news anchor, corporate and documentary. Try Bounmy and Daovone.
Quick picks: the best Lao voice for each job
| Need | Voice | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Narration and audiobooks | Khamphet | Male · Laos · Documentary styled voice |
| Female voice | Keomany | Female · Laos · Standard voice |
| Male voice | Adam Lao HD | Male · HD voice |
| Ads and promotions | Manivone | Female · Laos · Commercial styled voice |
| YouTube and social media | Bounmy | Male · Laos · YouTube styled voice |
| News and reports | Keo | Female · Laos · News Anchor styled voice |
| Long documents | Chanthavong | Male · Laos · Standard voice |
| Kids and bedtime stories | Khamphoui | Female · Laos · Kids styled voice |
| Calm and relaxing audio | Daovone | Female · Laos · Meditation styled voice |
All Lao HD voices (6)
All Lao standard voices (2)
All Lao styled voices (15)
BounmyMale · Laos · YouTube styled voiceDaovoneFemale · Laos · Meditation styled voiceKeoFemale · Laos · News Anchor styled voiceKhamlaMale · Laos · Corporate styled voiceKhamphetMale · Laos · Documentary styled voiceKhamphouiFemale · Laos · Kids styled voiceManivoneFemale · Laos · Commercial styled voiceNoyFemale · Laos · Audiobook styled voicePhonesavanhFemale · Laos · Podcast styled voicePhouthoneMale · Laos · Motivational styled voiceSomphoneMale · Laos · Conversational styled voiceSoukMale · Laos · Narration styled voiceSouphaphoneFemale · Laos · E-Learning styled voiceVanidaFemale · Laos · Customer Service styled voiceVilayMale · Laos · Movie Trailer styled voice
How to write Lao text that sounds natural
- Lao is written without spaces between words; add a space for a short pause.
- Write numbers in digits; they are read in Lao.
- Short sentences give a clear, natural result.
What people make with Lao voices
- Video voiceoversNarration for YouTube, TikTok and Reels in Lao, without recording yourself.
- Audiobooks and storiesTurn Lao books, blog posts and short stories into audio.
- E-learningLessons, courses and language practice with clear Lao pronunciation.
- Ads and announcementsRadio spots, product videos and store announcements for Lao-speaking audiences.
- AccessibilityLet people listen to websites, documents and messages instead of reading them.
- Phone menus (IVR)Professional greetings and menu prompts in Lao.
Try a Lao line
Paste this into the tool above and pick any voice to hear it:
ທ່ານກຳລັງຟັງ Speechma. ສຽງນີ້ສາມາດບັນຍາຍວິດີໂອຂອງທ່ານ, ອ່ານປຶ້ມສຽງຂອງທ່ານ, ແລະ ເຮັດໃຫ້ທຸກເລື່ອງມີຊີວິດຊີວາດ້ວຍສຽງທີ່ເປັນທຳມະຊາດ ຄຸນນະພາບລະດັບສະຕູດິໂອ. Questions about Lao text to speech
How many Lao voices are there?
23: 6 HD voices, 2 standard voices and 15 styled voices.
What is the most natural Lao voice?
Start with Adam Lao 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 ພາສາລາວ?
Yes. Type or paste your text in Lao using the normal Lao script.
Is Lao text to speech free?
Yes. All Lao voices are free on Speechma, with no sign-up.
Can I download Lao audio as MP3?
Yes. Press Generate, then Download to save an MP3 you can use in any editor.
Can I use Lao AI voices commercially?
Yes. Audio you create can be used in your videos, podcasts, ads and products. See the terms.
