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AshleyUnited States female neural voice

Ashley is a female neural voice from Microsoft Azure for English (United States). Its tone is sincere, approachable and honest, tailored for characters and narration. It reads at about 149 words per minute.

Voiceovers free to try · no credit cardTone: Sincere, Approachable, Honest
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#9of 127 English Azure voices
NeuralGenerally available
149words per minute
—speaking styles

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About Ashley

Ashley is a female neural voice from Microsoft Azure for English (United States). Its tone is sincere, approachable and honest, tailored for characters and narration. It reads at about 149 words per minute.

Ashley ranks #9 of 127 English Azure voices by search interest in our gallery.

Best for: characters and narration.

Provider
Azure
Language
English (United States)
Gender
Female
Tone
Sincere, Approachable, Honest
Type
Neural · GA
Speed
149 words/min
Voice ID
en-US-AshleyNeural

Questions about Ashley

Can I make a voiceover with Ashley 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 Ashley voiceovers on YouTube or in ads?

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

Which languages can Ashley speak?

Ashley is made for English (United States). For other languages, pick a multilingual voice.

Does Ashley support SSML?

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

For developers: use Ashley 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-US-AshleyNeural",
    "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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