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WilliamAustralia male neural voice

William is a male neural voice from Microsoft Azure for English (Australia). Its tone is engaging and strong, tailored for conversational and narration. It reads at about 157 words per minute.

Voiceovers free to try · no credit cardTone: Engaging, Strong
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#57of 127 English Azure voices
NeuralGenerally available
157words per minute
—speaking styles

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About William

William is a male neural voice from Microsoft Azure for English (Australia). Its tone is engaging and strong, tailored for conversational and narration. It reads at about 157 words per minute.

William ranks #57 of 127 English Azure voices by search interest in our gallery.

Best for: conversational and narration.

Provider
Azure
Language
English (Australia)
Gender
Male
Tone
Engaging, Strong
Type
Neural · GA
Speed
157 words/min
Voice ID
en-AU-WilliamNeural

Questions about William

Can I make a voiceover with William for free?

You can try it with a free JSON2Video account, no credit card: free voiceovers are up to 60 seconds. Paid plans remove the limit.

Can I use my William voiceovers on YouTube or in ads?

Yes. You can publish the voiceovers and videos you make with William on YouTube, TikTok, podcasts and ads, and use them in commercial projects.

Which languages can William speak?

William is made for English (Australia). For other languages, pick a multilingual voice.

Does William support SSML?

Yes. Use SSML to add pauses, change the speed or pitch, spell words out.

For developers: use William with the API

Add a voice element to any JSON2Video movie. It works the same from n8n, Make, Zapier and the CLI.

{
    "type": "voice",
    "model": "azure",
    "voice": "en-AU-WilliamNeural",
    "text": "In springtime, the garden comes alive with colorful flowers and singing birds. The old oak tree provides shade for visitors, while butterflies dance among the roses. A small fountain creates peaceful sounds, making this the perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature's beauty."
}

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