British voices at a glance
| UK voices | 10 |
|---|---|
| Female | Alice, Emma, Isabella, Lily |
| Male | Daniel, Fable, George, Lewis |
| Neutral | Cori (high), Cori (medium) |
| Downloads | MP3 and WAV |
| Free allowance | 300 characters, one time |
| Where it runs | In your browser |
UK female voices
Four British female voices. Press play to hear a short sample of each. Samples use the same sentence style, so you can compare how each voice sounds.
Alice
Female · UK English
Emma
Female · UK English
Isabella
Female · UK English
Lily
Female · UK English
UK male voices
Four British male voices. The names Fable and George may look familiar from other products, and they are different voices from the ones you might know.
Daniel
Male · UK English
Fable
Male · UK English
George
Male · UK English
Lewis
Male · UK English
UK neutral voices
Neutral voices come from a different engine (Piper) and are not labeled female or male. The UK has one voice in two quality levels: Cori (high) and Cori (medium).
Cori (high)
Neutral · UK English
Cori (medium)
Neutral · UK English
| Cori (high) | Cori (medium) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Piper | Piper |
| Quality level | High | Medium |
| Try it when | You want the best of the two | You want to compare the two |
| Download | The Studio shows the size of each | The Studio shows the size of each |
How to choose between them
Listening beats reading, so use this short routine.
Start with type
Decide female, male or neutral for your project. Press play on two or three of that type.
Test your own line
Paste the first line of your real script and generate it in your top two voices.
Filter the voices, press play to hear one, and pick it. Check the long read
If your plan allows it, generate a full paragraph. A voice you like in one sentence can tire you in a minute.
Writing for a British voice
A UK voice reads your words with a British accent, whatever spelling you use. These habits help it sound natural.
| Topic | Tip |
|---|---|
| Dates | Write “15 March 2026” or “the fifteenth of March” |
| Money | Write “twelve pounds fifty”, not “£12.50” |
| Times | Write “half past three” or “three thirty” |
| Names | Respell unusual names the way they sound |
| Pauses | Add [pause 500ms] between ideas to get a measured, British-style pace |
Writing a dialogue for British voices
A voice tag in square brackets switches the speaker. That lets you write a short exchange with two British voices in one script.
| Use | Voices | Script |
|---|---|---|
| A shop assistant and a customer | Alice and Daniel | [Alice] Can I help you? [pause 500ms] [Daniel] I am looking for a gift. |
| A tutor and a student | Emma and Lewis | [Emma] Shall we begin? [pause 500ms] [Lewis] Yes, I am ready. |
| A host and a guest | Isabella and George | [Isabella] Welcome to the show. [pause 500ms] [George] Thank you for having me. |
Every example is under 150 characters, so it works on the free plan.
Download sizes and neutral voices
The Kokoro voices (Alice, Emma, Isabella, Lily, Daniel, Fable, George and Lewis) show a download size of about 92 MB in the Studio. The two Cori voices come from a different engine, Piper, and have their own sizes. Your browser downloads a voice once and keeps it.
If you like to compare, generate the same script in Cori (high) and Cori (medium), and listen. Quality level and size are shown side by side in the Studio.
[Emma] Welcome to the show. [pause 500ms] [George] Thank you for having me.A five-minute audition for British voices
| Minute | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Play the samples of all four female voices, or all four male voices |
| 2 | Pick the two you would happily hear for a minute |
| 3 | Generate your first sentence in both |
| 4 | Add [pause 1s] and a [slow] phrase, and generate again |
| 5 | Choose one, and write down its name for the whole series |
British voices for learning content
- Keep the pace steady. Lower the Speed slider a little for new material.
- Pause after instructions. A [pause 1s] gives learners time to act.
- Use one voice per course. Changing the voice between lessons can distract.
- Test a whole paragraph. A voice that works in one sentence may not suit a long lesson.
There is more about how pauses work on the text to speech with pauses page.
The short version
- Ten UK voices: Alice, Emma, Isabella and Lily; Daniel, Fable, George and Lewis; and Cori in two qualities.
- Listen first: every voice has a sample on this page.
- Test your own line before you commit to a voice.
- Spell out dates, money and times so they are read as you intend.
- Free to try: 300 characters, one time, with no card.
If your audience is split, you can use a British voice for some pieces and an American one for others. Just keep one accent per series.
Where to go next
- Compare with US voices: American text to speech.
- See all 38 voices: the standard voices page.
- Direct the reading: AI voiceover generator.
All 10 British voices at a glance
| Type | Voices | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Female (4) | Alice, Emma, Isabella, Lily | Kokoro |
| Male (4) | Daniel, Fable, George, Lewis | Kokoro |
| Neutral (2) | Cori (high), Cori (medium) | Piper |
On the Clonylab home page, Emma is shown reading an audiobook and George narrating a documentary. Those are examples of the work each can do, not limits on what any voice can read.
What British voices are often used for
| Use | What to try | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Audiobook-style reads | Emma, as shown on the home page | Add [pause 1s] between paragraphs |
| Documentary narration | George, as shown on the home page | Use [slow] for key statements |
| E-learning for UK learners | Any UK voice you can listen to for long | Test a full paragraph first |
| Company videos for a UK audience | Alice, Daniel, Lewis or Lily | Match the voice to your brand |
| A neutral explainer | Cori (high or medium) | Compare the two quality levels |
Five scripts for a British voice
| Test | Script |
|---|---|
| A greeting | Hello, and welcome back. Let us have a look at what is new this week. |
| Money | The upgrade costs twelve pounds fifty a month. |
| A date | The talk is on the fifteenth of March, at half past three. |
| A list | We cover three things: [pause 400ms] speed, [pause 400ms] privacy, [pause 400ms] and price. |
| A close | That is all for now. [pause 1s] Cheers, and see you soon. |
Generate the same script in a female, a male and a neutral voice and listen in a row.
British or American: how to decide
| Think about | Lean British if | Lean American if |
|---|---|---|
| Your audience | Mostly in the UK or Commonwealth | Mostly in the US or Canada |
| Your brand | It has a British feel | It sounds American already |
| Your content | Documentary, audiobooks, UK courses | Product demos, US news, apps |
| Choice | 10 voices | 28 voices |
Listen to the other accent on the American text to speech page. You can also compare both on the standard voices page, which has filters for US and UK.
Mistakes to avoid with UK voices
- Writing US dates and money. “3/4/2026” and “$12.50” can be read in ways you do not expect. Spell them out.
- Expecting a regional accent. UK voices have a British English accent. They do not offer regional accents, such as Scottish or Welsh.
- Skipping the test. A voice you love in a one-line sample can read your own script differently.
- Forgetting the licence. The standard voices are licensed for commercial use. See text to speech for commercial use.
Questions about British text to speech
How many British voices does Clonylab have?
10 voices with a UK English accent: 4 female, 4 male and 2 neutral.
Which are the UK female voices?
Alice, Emma, Isabella and Lily.
Which are the UK male voices?
Daniel, Fable, George and Lewis.
What are the neutral UK voices?
Cori in high and medium quality. Neutral voices are not labeled female or male.
Can I try the voices before signing up?
Yes. Press play on the samples on this page or on the standard voices page.
Can a British voice read American spelling?
Yes. The voice says the same words in a British accent whatever the spelling.
Is it free?
You can start free with 300 characters, one time. No card is needed.
Are there regional British accents?
No. The UK voices have a British English accent, without regional options such as Scottish or Welsh.
Which British voice is best for audiobooks?
Emma is shown for an audiobook on the home page, but any voice can read any script. Test a full paragraph in your top two.
Make a British voice-over
Make a free account, pick a UK voice and hear your script.
Sources and further reading
- Received Pronunciation (Wikipedia) · A widely recognised British accent, often what “UK English” means in speech tools.
- Kokoro-82M model card (Hugging Face) · The voice model Clonylab’s standard voices run on, with its Apache 2.0 licence.
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