Voices and Languages
An overview of Deepgram’s Aura text-to-speech voice models
model string
Text to Speech Request Text to Speech Stream
Deepgram offers a range of voices for its Aura text-to-speech API, each identified by a unique model name following the format [modelname]-[voicename]-[language].
To select a model, use the syntax model=aura-2-thalia-en
Example
CURL
1 curl "https://api.deepgram.com/v1/speak?model=aura-2-thalia-en" \ 2 > -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ 3 > -H "Authorization: Token YOUR_DEEPGRAM_API_KEY" \ 4 > -d "{\"text\":\"Hello how are you?\"}" \ 5 > --output outputfile_voice_model.wav \ 6 > --fail-with-body \ 7 > --silent || echo "Request failed"
Replace YOUR_DEEPGRAM_API_KEY with your Deepgram API Key.
Language Support
Deepgram’s Aura text-to-speech supports the following languages:
- English (en) - American, British, Australian, Irish, Filipino accents
- Spanish (es) - Mexican, Peninsular, Colombian, Latin American accents
We’re constantly adding additional language support and making improvements to our voice models. Check back regularly for updates.
Aura-2 English Voices
Featured Aura-2 English Voices
These are our featured English voices, selected for their versatility and quality:
| Model | Name | Expressed Gender | Age | Language | Accent | Characteristics | Use Cases | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
aura-2-thalia-en | thalia | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Clear, Confident, Energetic, Enthusiastic | Casual chat, customer service, IVR | |
aura-2-andromeda-en | andromeda | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Casual, Expressive, Comfortable | Customer service, IVR | |
aura-2-helena-en | helena | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Caring, Natural, Positive, Friendly, Raspy | IVR, casual chat | |
aura-2-apollo-en | apollo | masculine | Adult | en-us | American | Confident, Comfortable, Casual | Casual chat | |
aura-2-arcas-en | arcas | masculine | Adult | en-us | American | Natural, Smooth, Clear, Comfortable | Customer service, casual chat | |
aura-2-aries-en | aries | masculine | Adult | en-us | American | Warm, Energetic, Caring | Casual chat |
Aura-2: All Available English Voices
| Model | Name | Expressed Gender | Age | Language | Accent | Characteristics | Use Cases | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
aura-2-amalthea-en | amalthea | feminine | Young Adult | en-ph | Filipino | Engaging, Natural, Cheerful | Casual chat | |
aura-2-andromeda-en | andromeda | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Casual, Expressive, Comfortable | Customer service, IVR | |
aura-2-apollo-en | apollo | masculine | Adult | en-us | American | Confident, Comfortable, Casual | Casual chat | |
aura-2-arcas-en | arcas | masculine | Adult | en-us | American | Natural, Smooth, Clear, Comfortable | Customer service, casual chat | |
aura-2-aries-en | aries | masculine | Adult | en-us | American | Warm, Energetic, Caring | Casual chat | |
aura-2-asteria-en | asteria | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Clear, Confident, Knowledgeable, Energetic | Advertising | |
aura-2-athena-en | athena | feminine | Mature | en-us | American | Calm, Smooth, Professional | Storytelling | |
aura-2-atlas-en | atlas | masculine | Mature | en-us | American | Enthusiastic, Confident, Approachable, Friendly | Advertising | |
aura-2-aurora-en | aurora | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Cheerful, Expressive, Energetic | Interview | |
aura-2-callista-en | callista | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Clear, Energetic, Professional, Smooth | IVR | |
aura-2-cora-en | cora | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Smooth, Melodic, Caring | Storytelling | |
aura-2-cordelia-en | cordelia | feminine | Young Adult | en-us | American | Approachable, Warm, Polite | Storytelling | |
aura-2-delia-en | delia | feminine | Young Adult | en-us | American | Casual, Friendly, Cheerful, Breathy | Interview | |
aura-2-draco-en | draco | masculine | Adult | en-gb | British | Warm, Approachable, Trustworthy, Baritone | Storytelling | |
aura-2-electra-en | electra | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Professional, Engaging, Knowledgeable | IVR, advertising, customer service | |
aura-2-harmonia-en | harmonia | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Empathetic, Clear, Calm, Confident | Customer service | |
aura-2-helena-en | helena | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Caring, Natural, Positive, Friendly, Raspy | IVR, casual chat | |
aura-2-hera-en | hera | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Smooth, Warm, Professional | Informative | |
aura-2-hermes-en | hermes | masculine | Adult | en-us | American | Expressive, Engaging, Professional | Informative | |
aura-2-hyperion-en | hyperion | masculine | Adult | en-au | Australian | Caring, Warm, Empathetic | Interview | |
aura-2-iris-en | iris | feminine | Young Adult | en-us | American | Cheerful, Positive, Approachable | IVR, advertising, customer service | |
aura-2-janus-en | janus | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Southern, Smooth, Trustworthy | Storytelling | |
aura-2-juno-en | juno | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Natural, Engaging, Melodic, Breathy | Interview | |
aura-2-jupiter-en | jupiter | masculine | Adult | en-us | American | Expressive, Knowledgeable, Baritone | Informative | |
aura-2-luna-en | luna | feminine | Young Adult | en-us | American | Friendly, Natural, Engaging | IVR | |
aura-2-mars-en | mars | masculine | Adult | en-us | American | Smooth, Patient, Trustworthy, Baritone | Customer service | |
aura-2-minerva-en | minerva | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Positive, Friendly, Natural | Storytelling | |
aura-2-neptune-en | neptune | masculine | Adult | en-us | American | Professional, Patient, Polite | Customer service | |
aura-2-odysseus-en | odysseus | masculine | Adult | en-us | American | Calm, Smooth, Comfortable, Professional | Advertising | |
aura-2-ophelia-en | ophelia | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Expressive, Enthusiastic, Cheerful | Interview | |
aura-2-orion-en | orion | masculine | Adult | en-us | American | Approachable, Comfortable, Calm, Polite | Informative | |
aura-2-orpheus-en | orpheus | masculine | Adult | en-us | American | Professional, Clear, Confident, Trustworthy | Customer service, storytelling | |
aura-2-pandora-en | pandora | feminine | Adult | en-gb | British | Smooth, Calm, Melodic, Breathy | IVR, informative | |
aura-2-phoebe-en | phoebe | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Energetic, Warm, Casual | Customer service | |
aura-2-pluto-en | pluto | masculine | Adult | en-us | American | Smooth, Calm, Empathetic, Baritone | Interview, storytelling | |
aura-2-saturn-en | saturn | masculine | Adult | en-us | American | Knowledgeable, Confident, Baritone | Customer service | |
aura-2-selene-en | selene | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Expressive, Engaging, Energetic | Informative | |
aura-2-thalia-en | thalia | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Clear, Confident, Energetic, Enthusiastic | Casual chat, customer service, IVR | |
aura-2-theia-en | theia | feminine | Adult | en-au | American | Expressive, Polite, Sincere | Informative | |
aura-2-vesta-en | vesta | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Natural, Expressive, Patient, Empathetic | Customer service, interview, storytelling | |
aura-2-zeus-en | zeus | masculine | Adult | en-us | American | Deep, Trustworthy, Smooth | IVR |
Aura-2 Spanish Voices (EA)
Featured Aura-2 Spanish Voices
These are our featured Spanish voices, selected for their versatility and quality:
| Model | Name | Expressed Gender | Age | Language | Accent | Characteristics | Use Cases | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
aura-2-celeste-es | celeste | feminine | Young Adult | es-co | Colombian | Clear, Energetic, Positive, Friendly, Enthusiastic | Casual Chat, Advertising, IVR | |
aura-2-estrella-es | estrella | feminine | Mature | es-mx | Mexican | Approachable, Natural, Calm, Comfortable, Expressive | Casual Chat, Interview | |
aura-2-nestor-es | nestor | masculine | Adult | es-es | Peninsular | Calm, Professional, Approachable, Clear, Confident | Casual Chat, Customer Service |
Aura-2: All Available Spanish Voices
| Model | Name | Expressed Gender | Age | Language | Accent | Characteristics | Use Cases | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
aura-2-sirio-es | sirio | masculine | Adult | es-mx | Mexican | Calm, Professional, Comfortable, Empathetic, Baritone | Casual Chat, Interview | |
aura-2-nestor-es | nestor | masculine | Adult | es-es | Peninsular | Calm, Professional, Approachable, Clear, Confident | Casual Chat, Customer Service | |
aura-2-carina-es | carina | feminine | Adult | es-es | Peninsular | Professional, Raspy, Energetic, Breathy, Confident | Interview, Customer Service, IVR | |
aura-2-celeste-es | celeste | feminine | Young Adult | es-co | Colombian | Clear, Energetic, Positive, Friendly, Enthusiastic | Casual Chat, Advertising, IVR | |
aura-2-alvaro-es | alvaro | masculine | Adult | es-es | Peninsular | Calm, Professional, Clear, Knowledgeable, Approachable | Interview, Customer Service | |
aura-2-diana-es | diana | feminine | Adult | es-es | Peninsular | Professional, Confident, Expressive, Polite, Knowledgeable | Storytelling, Advertising | |
aura-2-aquila-es | aquila | masculine | Adult | es-419 | Latin American | Expressive, Enthusiastic, Confident, Casual, Comfortable | Casual Chat, Informative | |
aura-2-selena-es | selena | feminine | Young Adult | es-419 | Latin American | Approachable, Casual, Friendly, Calm, Positive | Customer Service, Informative | |
aura-2-estrella-es | estrella | feminine | Mature | es-mx | Mexican | Approachable, Natural, Calm, Comfortable, Expressive | Casual Chat, Interview | |
aura-2-javier-es | javier | masculine | Adult | es-mx | Latin American | Approachable, Professional, Friendly, Comfortable, Calm | Casual Chat, IVR, Storytelling |
Codeswitching Voices: The following Spanish voices can seamlessly switch between English and Spanish: Aquila, Carina, Diana, Javier, and Selena.
Aura 1: All Available English Voices
| Model | Name | Expressed Gender | Age | Language | Accent | Characteristics | Use Cases | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
aura-asteria-en | asteria | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Clear, Confident, Knowledgeable, Energetic | Advertising | |
aura-luna-en | luna | feminine | Young Adult | en-us | American | Friendly, Natural, Engaging | IVR | |
aura-stella-en | stella | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Clear, Professional, Engaging | Customer service | |
aura-athena-en | athena | feminine | Mature | en-gb | British | Calm, Smooth, Professional | Storytelling | |
aura-hera-en | hera | feminine | Adult | en-us | American | Smooth, Warm, Professional | Informative | |
aura-orion-en | orion | masculine | Adult | en-us | American | Approachable, Comfortable, Calm, Polite | Informative | |
aura-arcas-en | arcas | masculine | Adult | en-us | American | Natural, Smooth, Clear, Comfortable | Customer service, casual chat | |
aura-perseus-en | perseus | masculine | Adult | en-us | American | Confident, Professional, Clear | Customer service | |
aura-angus-en | angus | masculine | Adult | en-ie | Irish | Warm, Friendly, Natural | Storytelling | |
aura-orpheus-en | orpheus | masculine | Adult | en-us | American | Professional, Clear, Confident, Trustworthy | Customer service, storytelling | |
aura-helios-en | helios | masculine | Adult | en-gb | British | Professional, Clear, Confident | Customer service | |
aura-zeus-en | zeus | masculine | Adult | en-us | American | Deep, Trustworthy, Smooth | IVR |