Voice options
- Premade voices: Choose a ready-to-use voice from the ElevenLabs library. Many languages offer a range of accents, genders, and styles. Best for high-quality results with minimal setup.
- Voice cloning: Use Instant or Professional voice cloning to create a voice based on a real speaker. Best for generating audio with recognizable voices or specific regional accents.
- Voice generation: Create a custom voice from a text prompt. Best for creating a unique voice without the need for recordings or approvals.
Voice models
BeyondWords supports three ElevenLabs voice models: v3, Multilingual v2, and Flash v2.5. The model determines how a voice sounds and behaves, shaping aspects like tone, pacing, and overall naturalness. Each model supports different languages and voice options:| Model | Description | Supported languages | Voice options |
|---|---|---|---|
| v3 | Most expressive and dynamic output. Best for engaging, varied narration. | 74 languages | |
| Multilingual v2 | Most stable and even output. Best for clear, consistent long-form narration. | 29 languages | |
| Flash v2.5 | Most accurate and controlled output. Best for replicating specific voices and delivery styles. | 32 languages |
Customization
You can use the following tools to customize speech output:- Voice settings: Shape a voice’s speaking rate, expressiveness, and more
- Pronunciation rules: Define how specific words or phrases should be spoken
- AI preprocessing: Automatically normalize text for more natural speech
- Pauses: Insert breaks to improve pacing and flow
FAQs
How do I choose the right voice?
How do I choose the right voice?
Start by choosing a voice option based on your needs: premade for simplicity, voice generation for flexibility, or voice cloning for a specific voice. (Your options may be limited by the language you’re working in.)Then, choose a voice that fits your content and audience. Consider tone, accent, and how well the voice works for long-form listening. We recommend previewing a few options with your content before deciding.If you need help choosing a voice, please contact our support team.
How do I set a default voice?
How do I set a default voice?
To set the default voice or voices for your project:
- Go to Content → Preferences → Voices in your project dashboard
- Use the search and/or filtering options to find your preferred voice
- Click Use voice alongside any voice to set it as the default for titles, body content, and summaries, or use the dropdown to select a specific option
Does changing the default voice affect existing content?
Does changing the default voice affect existing content?
No, changing your default voice does not affect existing content. If you wish to update the voice on an existing content item, manually update the voice via the Editor or API, then regenerate your content.
What is a voice ID and how do I find one?
What is a voice ID and how do I find one?
When using the API, you’ll need to copy the BeyondWords
voice_id of each voice you want to use and include it in your request. See List voices in the API reference.To find and copy the voice_id:- Open your project and go to Content → Preferences → Voices
- Click the settings icon alongside your chosen voice
- If applicable, select the ElevenLabs voice model you’d like to use
- Click the copy icon alongside the Voice ID field
How do I preview available voices?
How do I preview available voices?
To preview available voices, go to Content → Preferences → Voices in your project dashboard and click the colored icon alongside any voice. You can use filters to limit your search.If you’re not yet a BeyondWords customer, request a demo to learn more about our voices.