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JacobUnited States male neural voice

Jacob is a male neural voice from Microsoft Azure for English (United States). Its tone is sincere, formal and confident, tailored for conversational and narration. It reads at about 154 words per minute.

Voiceovers free to try · no credit cardTone: Sincere, Formal, Confident
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#80of 127 English Azure voices
NeuralGenerally available
154words per minute
—speaking styles

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About Jacob

Jacob is a male neural voice from Microsoft Azure for English (United States). Its tone is sincere, formal and confident, tailored for conversational and narration. It reads at about 154 words per minute.

Jacob ranks #80 of 127 English Azure voices by search interest in our gallery.

Best for: conversational and narration.

Provider
Azure
Language
English (United States)
Gender
Male
Tone
Sincere, Formal, Confident
Type
Neural · GA
Speed
154 words/min
Voice ID
en-US-JacobNeural

Questions about Jacob

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

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

Which languages can Jacob speak?

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

Does Jacob support SSML?

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

For developers: use Jacob 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-JacobNeural",
    "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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