- Native name
- Soomaali
- Speakers
- About 22 million
- Language family
- Afro-Asiatic, Cushitic
- Script
- Latin
- Spoken in
- Somalia
- Voices on Speechma Pro
- 8 (1 female, 7 male)
- Accents
- 1
About the Somali language
Somali is the official language of Somalia and is spoken in Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya and by a large diaspora. It has been written in the Latin alphabet since 1972.
Somali is spoken by about 22 million people and belongs to the Afro-Asiatic, Cushitic language family. On Speechma Pro you can choose from 8 Somali 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 Somali voice should you choose?
- For videos, audiobooks and ads: start with the 6 HD voices, such as Adam Somali HD and Elliot Somali HD. They have the richest, most natural sound.
- For long documents, lessons and phone messages: the 2 standard voices, such as Muuse and Ubax, stay clear and consistent over long texts.
Quick picks: the best Somali voice for each job
| Need | Voice | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Narration and audiobooks | Adam Somali HD | Male · HD voice |
| Female voice | Ubax | Female · Somalia · Standard voice |
| Male voice | Adam Somali HD | Male · HD voice |
| Long documents | Muuse | Male · Somalia · Standard voice |
All Somali HD voices (6)
All Somali standard voices (2)
How to write Somali text that sounds natural
- Double vowels show long sounds; keep them as written.
- Use the letter x for the "h" sound from the throat and c for the Arabic ʿayn, as in normal Somali spelling.
- Short sentences give a clear reading.
What people make with Somali voices
- Video voiceoversNarration for YouTube, TikTok and Reels in Somali, without recording yourself.
- Audiobooks and storiesTurn Somali books, blog posts and short stories into audio.
- E-learningLessons, courses and language practice with clear Somali pronunciation.
- Ads and announcementsRadio spots, product videos and store announcements for Somali-speaking audiences.
- AccessibilityLet people listen to websites, documents and messages instead of reading them.
- Phone menus (IVR)Professional greetings and menu prompts in Somali.
Hear it in Somali
Every voice preview on this page reads this text:
Waxaad dhegeysanaysaa Speechma Pro. Codkan wuxuu ka sheekayn karaa muuqaaladaada, akhrin karaa buugaagtaada maqalka ah, oo nolol siin karaa sheeko kasta isagoo leh cod dabiici ah oo tayada istuudiyaha ah. Questions about Somali text to speech
How many Somali voices are there?
8: 6 HD voices and 2 standard voices.
What is the most natural Somali voice?
Start with Adam Somali 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 Soomaali?
Yes. Type or paste your text in Somali using the normal Latin script.
Is Somali text to speech free?
It is included in Speechma Pro. See how allowances work.
Can I download Somali audio as MP3?
Yes. Press Generate, then Download to save an MP3 you can use in any editor.
Can I use Somali AI voices commercially?
Yes. Audio you create can be used in your videos, podcasts, ads and products. See the terms.