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How do I select a language in Synthesia?

Learn how to select a language and voice in Synthesia, and how to use multiple languages within a single scene.

Written by Jess Diaz-Gomes
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Select a Language and Voice

  1. Add your text in your chosen language into the script box.

    • Synthesia automatically detects the language.

  2. Select the voice selection bar to change the accent or voice for that language.

  3. Review the recommended voices and accents for your avatar at the top of the selection panel.

  4. Use the search bar to find additional voices.


Multiple Languages in One Scene

You can use the same avatar to speak in multiple languages within a single scene.

✍️ Voice changes must happen between separate lines of text. You cannot switch voices mid-sentence.

Add multiple languages in one scene

  1. Start a new line for each language.

  2. Confirm whether the voice updates automatically.

    • Synthesia will often auto-detect the language and switch to the appropriate voice if one is available.

  3. If the voice does not update automatically:

    • Select the speaker pill for the line that did not update.

    • Select the voice selection dropdown on the speaker pill.

    • Select Back to all languages.

    • Search for the language of your text.

    • Choose a voice that matches the language.

      • If the same voice is not available in that dialect, choose a voice from a different dialect.

✍️ Not all voices are available in every language or dialect. For example, a voice available in Spanish (Mexico) may not be available in Spanish (Spain) or Spanish (United States).


💬FAQs

Can I use the same avatar voice across multiple languages in one scene?


What's next?

💡 Want to learn about translating your videos? Check out the translation guide.

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