- Native name
- Malti
- Speakers
- About 520,000
- Language family
- Afro-Asiatic, Semitic
- Script
- Latin
- Spoken in
- Malta
- Voices on Speechma Pro
- 8 (1 female, 7 male)
- Accents
- 1
About the Maltese language
Maltese is the national language of Malta and the only Semitic language written in the Latin alphabet. Its grammar comes from Arabic, while much of its vocabulary comes from Italian and English.
Maltese is spoken by about 520,000 people and belongs to the Afro-Asiatic, Semitic language family. On Speechma Pro you can choose from 8 Maltese 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 Maltese voice should you choose?
- For videos, audiobooks and ads: start with the 6 HD voices, such as Adam Maltese HD and Elliot Maltese HD. They have the richest, most natural sound.
- For long documents, lessons and phone messages: the 2 standard voices, such as Grace and Joseph, stay clear and consistent over long texts.
Quick picks: the best Maltese voice for each job
| Need | Voice | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Narration and audiobooks | Adam Maltese HD | Male · HD voice |
| Female voice | Grace | Female · Malta · Standard voice |
| Male voice | Adam Maltese HD | Male · HD voice |
| Long documents | Grace | Female · Malta · Standard voice |
All Maltese HD voices (6)
All Maltese standard voices (2)
How to write Maltese text that sounds natural
- Keep the letters ċ, ġ, għ, ħ and ż.
- English words common in Malta can stay in English.
- Use short sentences for a clear reading.
What people make with Maltese voices
- Video voiceoversNarration for YouTube, TikTok and Reels in Maltese, without recording yourself.
- Audiobooks and storiesTurn Maltese books, blog posts and short stories into audio.
- E-learningLessons, courses and language practice with clear Maltese pronunciation.
- Ads and announcementsRadio spots, product videos and store announcements for Maltese-speaking audiences.
- AccessibilityLet people listen to websites, documents and messages instead of reading them.
- Phone menus (IVR)Professional greetings and menu prompts in Maltese.
Hear it in Maltese
Every voice preview on this page reads this text:
Qed tisma' lil Speechma Pro. Dan il-leħen jista' jirrakkonta l-vidjows tiegħek, jaqra l-audiobooks tiegħek, u jagħti l-ħajja lil kull storja b'ħoss naturali ta' kwalità ta' studjo.