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LeahSouth Africa female neural voice

Leah is a female neural voice from Microsoft Azure for English (South Africa). It reads at about 143 words per minute.

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#58of 127 English Azure voices
NeuralGenerally available
143words per minute
—speaking styles

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About Leah

Leah is a female neural voice from Microsoft Azure for English (South Africa). It reads at about 143 words per minute.

Leah ranks #58 of 127 English Azure voices by search interest in our gallery.

Provider
Azure
Language
English (South Africa)
Gender
Female
Type
Neural · GA
Speed
143 words/min
Voice ID
en-ZA-LeahNeural

Questions about Leah

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

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

Which languages can Leah speak?

Leah is made for English (South Africa). For other languages, pick a multilingual voice.

Does Leah support SSML?

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

For developers: use Leah 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-ZA-LeahNeural",
    "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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