Which voices can I try for English text to speech?

The recorded examples on this page use Skylar, Daniel, Jameson, Ella, Arlo, Gemma, Archie, and Owen. Select an example to hear its script, then replace the text to test that voice with your own words. You can explore more voices in Cartesia Playground .

What is English text to speech?

English text to speech converts a written script into spoken audio. You can use it for narration, accessibility, product interfaces, and the spoken responses of a voice agent. Speech generation does not translate the script or decide what an agent should say.

How do I choose a text-to-speech API for English voice agents?

Compare pronunciation, response time, streaming support, and output formats using the same scripts and playback setup. Include interruptions, short replies, and longer passages from your actual workflow. Have fluent English speakers review the voices before choosing one.

How do I build a voice agent that speaks English?

Combine speech recognition, conversation logic, and text to speech, or use Managed Agents to bring those parts together. Choose a voice, connect the tools your workflow needs, and test real conversations with fluent speakers. Define when the agent should ask for clarification or hand the conversation to a person.

What affects latency for English text to speech?

Time to first audio depends on the model, request, network connection, and client playback. A voice agent also includes speech recognition and response-generation time. Measure the complete conversation in your deployment; measure time to first audio separately from the time a caller waits for an answer.

How should I handle numbers, dates, and addresses in English?

Test the formats your users will hear, including local dates, prices, phone numbers, and addresses. Write ambiguous values in the form you want spoken and review the generated audio. Names, abbreviations, and regional conventions deserve a separate pronunciation check.

How do I integrate English speech into my application?

Send your script, model, language code, voice ID, and output settings to the speech API from your server. Keep API credentials on your server. Start with the text-to-speech API , then add playback, cancellation, and error handling in your application.

What audio format should I use for English speech?

Sonic offers output settings for browser players and telephony. Choose a container, encoding, and sample rate that your player accepts. The text-to-speech API reference lists the supported combinations. Match these settings to your phone provider when generating call audio.

Can I use English speech in IVR and phone systems?

You can connect generated speech to a telephony application. Configure the output to match your provider's audio requirements and test it over real calls. Your application still controls call routing, caller verification, interruptions, and transfers to a person.

What should I evaluate before an enterprise deployment?

Test English pronunciation, concurrent traffic, failure handling, and your target response times. Review data handling, deployment options, and contractual requirements with your team and Cartesia. Validate the complete integration before expanding from a pilot to production.

Can I use English text to speech for narration?

Yes. Use Sonic to read English scripts for product tutorials, spoken articles, and other narration. Preview a short passage first to check pacing and pronunciation. For longer recordings, continue in Cartesia Playground or generate audio through the API.

How can I try English text to speech?

Play a recorded example on this page, or edit the script to generate new English speech with Sonic. The web demo accepts up to 500 characters. For longer scripts and downloads, open Cartesia Playground.

Which English accents can I hear here?

This page includes examples labelled American English, Australian English, British English. Listen to the individual recordings to choose a voice for your audience. The labels describe these recordings, not a guarantee that every regional accent is available.

Can I use my own English text?

Yes. Select a voice and replace the sample script with your own text. The demo generates new audio for edited scripts. Changing to another example replaces your edits with that example's script.

Can I stream English speech through the API?

Yes. Sonic supports streaming speech generation. Set the language code and voice ID in your request. Streaming lets your application begin playback as audio arrives. Check the API reference for request and output settings.

Can I use a cloned voice for English speech?

Cartesia offers voice cloning. Use a recording you have permission to clone, then test pronunciation and speaker similarity in English before using the voice in production. Results depend on the recording and selected model.

Does this page translate text into English?

No. Sonic generates speech from the text you supply. If your source material is in another language, translate and review it in English first. For a multilingual project, see our localization workflow .

Native English Text to Speech

Sonic's English text to speech delivers natural rhythm, native prosody, and emotional expression that calibrates to the conversation. Build voice agents that earn trust from the first word.

Hear English in context

Listen to English examples for customer support, narration, and travel.

Customer support

Skylaren-US

I can help you change the delivery address if your package hasn't shipped yet. Send me the new address, and I'll check whether we can update it.

Narration

Danielen-US

When the rain stopped, Maya opened the kitchen window. Water still dripped from the leaves, and the smell of fresh bread drifted over from the house next door.

Travel

Jamesonen-US

The museum is across the square. Walk past the fountain and turn left at the bookstore, then look for the entrance directly across from the park.

What to listen for in English speech

The English gallery includes regional voices and an Australian story mentioning Lachlan, the Blue Mountains, and a kookaburra. Compare the regional recordings, then use the same script with your shortlisted voices so the wording stays constant.

Try your own script

Generate English speech in seconds

Try a script here, then continue in Playground or connect your application.

1. Choose a voice

Listen to the recorded English examples and select a voice before editing. Choosing another example replaces the script.

2. Write your English script

Replace the sample text, then press Play. Include the names and phrases your audience will hear, and check pronunciation before creating a longer recording.

3. Download or integrate

Open Playground for longer scripts and downloads, or use the API to generate speech in your application.

Bring English speech into your product

Generate English audio from your application with the Sonic text-to-speech API. Send a script and voice ID, then stream the response to your player. Choose audio settings that match your web app or phone system.

Read the text-to-speech API docs Open Playground

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