- Native name
- اردو
- Speakers
- About 230 million
- Language family
- Indo-European, Indo-Aryan
- Script
- Arabic (right to left)
- Spoken in
- Pakistan, India
- Voices on Speechma
- 21 (7 female, 14 male)
- Accents
- 2
About the Urdu language
Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and one of the official languages of India. It is written from right to left in the Nastaliq style of the Perso-Arabic script and shares much of its spoken form with Hindi.
Urdu is spoken by about 230 million people and belongs to the Indo-European, Indo-Aryan language family. On Speechma you can choose from 21 Urdu voices: 6 HD voices and 15 standard voices. Every voice has its own page with a real sample, so you can compare them before you start.
Which Urdu voice should you choose?
- For videos, audiobooks and ads: start with the 6 HD voices, such as Adam Urdu HD and Elliot Urdu HD. They have the richest, most natural sound.
- For long documents, lessons and phone messages: the 15 standard voices, such as Andrew Urdu and Ava Urdu, stay clear and consistent over long texts.
- For a local audience: pick a voice from your listeners' country. Urdu voices here cover 2 accents.
Quick picks: the best Urdu voice for each job
| Need | Voice | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Narration and audiobooks | Adam Urdu HD | Male · HD voice |
| Female voice | Ava Urdu | Female · Standard voice |
| Male voice | Adam Urdu HD | Male · HD voice |
| Long documents | Andrew Urdu | Male · Standard voice |
Urdu accents
Pronunciation, rhythm and even some words change from country to country. These are the accents available:
- India (2 voices): Indian Urdu, close to Hindustani speech in northern India.
- Pakistan (2 voices): Pakistani Urdu, the national standard of Pakistan.
All Urdu HD voices (6)
All Urdu standard voices (15)
Andrew UrduMale · Standard voiceAva UrduFemale · Standard voiceBrian UrduMale · Standard voiceEmma UrduFemale · Standard voiceFlorian UrduMale · Standard voiceGiuseppe UrduMale · Standard voiceHyunsu UrduMale · Standard voiceRemy UrduMale · Standard voiceSeraphina UrduFemale · Standard voiceThalita UrduFemale · Standard voiceVivienne UrduFemale · Standard voiceGulFemale · India · Standard voiceSalmanMale · India · Standard voiceAsadMale · Pakistan · Standard voiceUzmaFemale · Pakistan · Standard voice
How to write Urdu text that sounds natural
- Write in the Urdu script, not in Roman Urdu, for a native reading.
- Use the Urdu full stop (۔) to end sentences.
- Add short vowel marks (zer, zabar, pesh) to names that could be read two ways.
What people make with Urdu voices
- Video voiceoversNarration for YouTube, TikTok and Reels in Urdu, without recording yourself.
- Audiobooks and storiesTurn Urdu books, blog posts and short stories into audio.
- E-learningLessons, courses and language practice with clear Urdu pronunciation.
- Ads and announcementsRadio spots, product videos and store announcements for Urdu-speaking audiences.
- AccessibilityLet people listen to websites, documents and messages instead of reading them.
- Phone menus (IVR)Professional greetings and menu prompts in Urdu.
Try an Urdu line
Paste this into the tool above and pick any voice to hear it:
آپ Speechma سن رہے ہیں۔ یہ آواز آپ کی ویڈیوز میں بیانیہ کر سکتی ہے، آپ کی آڈیو بکس پڑھ سکتی ہے، اور اسٹوڈیو جیسی قدرتی آواز سے ہر کہانی میں جان ڈال سکتی ہے۔ More Urdu AI tools
- Voice Cloning in Urdu: clone a voice from a short sample and make it speak.
- Voice Changer in Urdu: turn a recording into another voice.
- Speech to Text in Urdu: turn audio into text with sentence timestamps.
Questions about Urdu text to speech
How many Urdu voices are there?
21: 6 HD voices and 15 standard voices.
What is the most natural Urdu voice?
Start with Adam Urdu 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 اردو?
Yes. Type or paste your text in Urdu using the normal Arabic (right to left) script.
Is Urdu text to speech free?
Yes. All Urdu voices are free on Speechma, with no sign-up.
Can I download Urdu audio as MP3?
Yes. Press Generate, then Download to save an MP3 you can use in any editor.
Can I use Urdu AI voices commercially?
Yes. Audio you create can be used in your videos, podcasts, ads and products. See the terms.
