- Native name
- Cymraeg
- Speakers
- About 880,000
- Language family
- Indo-European, Celtic
- Script
- Latin
- Spoken in
- Wales (United Kingdom)
- Voices on Speechma
- 8 (1 female, 7 male)
- Accents
- 1
About the Welsh language
Welsh (Cymraeg) is an official language of Wales and is used in schools, government and media. It has letters such as ll and dd that stand for single sounds.
Welsh is spoken by about 880,000 people and belongs to the Indo-European, Celtic language family. On Speechma you can choose from 8 Welsh 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 Welsh voice should you choose?
- For videos, audiobooks and ads: start with the 6 HD voices, such as Adam Welsh HD and Elliot Welsh HD. They have the richest, most natural sound.
- For long documents, lessons and phone messages: the 2 standard voices, such as Aled and Nia, stay clear and consistent over long texts.
Quick picks: the best Welsh voice for each job
| Need | Voice | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Narration and audiobooks | Adam Welsh HD | Male · HD voice |
| Female voice | Nia | Female · United Kingdom · Standard voice |
| Male voice | Adam Welsh HD | Male · HD voice |
| Long documents | Aled | Male · United Kingdom · Standard voice |
All Welsh HD voices (6)
All Welsh standard voices (2)
How to write Welsh text that sounds natural
- Keep the accents (circumflex ŵ, ŷ, â) and double letters (ll, dd, ff).
- Initial mutations such as "fy nhad" are read correctly as written.
- Short sentences give a natural rhythm.
What people make with Welsh voices
- Video voiceoversNarration for YouTube, TikTok and Reels in Welsh, without recording yourself.
- Audiobooks and storiesTurn Welsh books, blog posts and short stories into audio.
- E-learningLessons, courses and language practice with clear Welsh pronunciation.
- Ads and announcementsRadio spots, product videos and store announcements for Welsh-speaking audiences.
- AccessibilityLet people listen to websites, documents and messages instead of reading them.
- Phone menus (IVR)Professional greetings and menu prompts in Welsh.
Try a Welsh line
Paste this into the tool above and pick any voice to hear it:
Rydych chi'n gwrando ar Speechma. Gall y llais hwn adrodd eich fideos, darllen eich llyfrau sain, a dod â phob stori'n fyw gyda sain naturiol o ansawdd stiwdio. More Welsh AI tools
- Voice Cloning in Welsh: clone a voice from a short sample and make it speak.
- Voice Changer in Welsh: turn a recording into another voice.
- Speech to Text in Welsh: turn audio into text with sentence timestamps.
Questions about Welsh text to speech
How many Welsh voices are there?
8: 6 HD voices and 2 standard voices.
What is the most natural Welsh voice?
Start with Adam Welsh 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 Cymraeg?
Yes. Type or paste your text in Welsh using the normal Latin script.
Is Welsh text to speech free?
Yes. All Welsh voices are free on Speechma, with no sign-up.
Can I download Welsh audio as MP3?
Yes. Press Generate, then Download to save an MP3 you can use in any editor.
Can I use Welsh AI voices commercially?
Yes. Audio you create can be used in your videos, podcasts, ads and products. See the terms.
