Lao Text to Speech
Convert text to natural Lao speech — 47 AI voices, free MP3 download.
47 Neural Voices — Lao Script, Six Tones & Tai-Kadai Phonology
Generate natural Lao speech in seconds — hear the six tones, the abugida script and greetings like sabaidee read back by native-trained neural speakers. The engine handles the full writing system: 27 consonants split across three tone classes plus 28 vowel modifiers that attach above, below, before and after each consonant. Paste any Laotian text and the correct tonal contour is applied automatically, from a simple ສະບາຍດີ to an entire news broadcast.
This is a tonal language in the Tai-Kadai family, closely related to Thai and the Isan dialect spoken across northeast Thailand. Whether you are preparing audio guides for Luang Prabang, building language-learning materials for Vientiane-bound volunteers, or adding a Laotian voiceover to a Mekong travel vlog, every voice in the catalogue delivers clear pronunciation with accurate tone placement. Pick a speaker, adjust speed and pitch, and download your MP3 free.
- 47 Lao AI voices — Neural tier
- Full abugida script & 6-tone support
- Adjustable speed & pitch
- Download MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC
- Free — 1,000 chars, no signup
Lao Voice Samples — Click to Preview
Click to preview · 47 Lao voices total
These are 4 featured speakers. Browse all 47 on the voices page — filter by lo-LA. Every voice is Neural-tier — Laotian is a specialized ASEAN language without studio-grade HD models yet.
Lao Pronunciation — Greetings, Tones & the Abugida Script
Click play to hear each phrase. All samples voiced by Keomany (Neural, female).
When to Use Lao Text to Speech
Content Creation & Voiceover
Add an authentic Lao narration to Mekong travel vlogs, YouTube documentaries about Luang Prabang, or Southeast Asian culture channels. Pick a male or female speaker, adjust the pace for your edit, and export the finished voiceover as an audio file ready for Premiere, DaVinci, or CapCut.
Lao Language Learning
Hear how each of the six tones shapes meaning before your first trip to Laos. Slow the playback to half speed, repeat a phrase until you can match the pitch contour, then move on to the next. Ideal for ASEAN-studies students, volunteers heading to Vientiane, and anyone who wants to greet locals with a proper sabaidee.
Tourism & Travel Guides
Build self-guided audio tours for Pha That Luang, Wat Xieng Thong, the Mekong night market, or the Kuang Si waterfalls. Paste the description of each stop in Lao, generate an audio file, and load it into any offline player. Tourists hear the correct place names while locals recognise their language in the guide.
Cross-Border Business
Voice quarterly reports, training modules and internal announcements for teams in Vientiane, Savannakhet, or Pakse. Lao TTS keeps the formal register expected in Laotian corporate communication while saving hours of studio recording. Useful for ASEAN expansion decks, trade-fair presentations along the Hanoi-Vientiane corridor, and bilingual onboarding materials.
Generate a Lao Voice in 3 Steps
Three steps to convert your text into natural Laotian speech online. No software, no signup.
Paste or type your text
Type directly in Lao script or paste up to 1,000,000 characters. Upload DOCX, PDF, or SRT files. Works with any Laotian content — news articles, travel guides, dialogue, study notes.
Choose a Lao voice
Pick from 47 neural speakers. Filter by gender, then adjust speed and pitch to match your project. Native Lao-named voices like Chanthavong and Keomany deliver the clearest tonal accuracy.
Listen & download free
Click Convert to Speech, preview the result, and download as MP3. First 1,000 characters free — no account needed. No watermark on any plan.
What Makes Lao Unique — Script, Tones & Tai-Kadai Roots
Three features that set this language apart and explain why dedicated text to speech handling matters:
Abugida Script
The Lao script is an abugida — each consonant carries a built-in "a" vowel, and other vowels attach as modifiers above, below, before, or after the base letter. The alphabet has 27 consonants organised into three tone classes plus 28 vowel signs. The engine parses every modifier position correctly, so even long compound words render with the right syllable breaks.
Six Tones
Laotian is a tonal language with six distinct tones: mid, low, high, rising, high-falling, and low-falling. The syllable maa means "come" on a mid tone, "horse" on a low tone, and "dog" on a high-falling tone — tone changes meaning completely. Listen to the minimal-pair demo in the pronunciation table above to hear the contrast.
Sister Language to Thai
Lao and Thai belong to the Tai-Kadai language family and share roughly 80 percent mutual intelligibility — especially with the Isan dialect spoken across northeast Thailand. Core vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure overlap heavily. For Thai speakers, Lao pronunciation sounds familiar yet carries its own melodic contour; for English speakers, it is one of Southeast Asia's most beautiful and rarely heard scripts.
Lao Text to Speech — FAQ
"Lao" is the modern, preferred term used by the government and linguists. "Laotian" is an older English-language adjective that still appears in some references. Both refer to the same language — the official language of Laos spoken by roughly 30 million people across the Mekong region.
The ISO 639-1 code is lo and the IETF tag used by browsers and speech engines is lo-LA. When filtering voices in the editor, search for lo-LA to see all 47 Lao speakers.
Standard Vientiane Lao has six tones: mid, low, high, rising, high-falling, and low-falling. Dialect counts vary in rural areas, but every voice in the catalogue follows the standard six-tone system used in the capital and in formal media.
Not the same language, but very close relatives. Lao and Thai are sister languages in the Tai-Kadai family with about 80 percent mutual intelligibility — especially with the Isan dialect of northeast Thailand. Scripts look similar but differ in letter count and some vowel signs. A Thai speaker can follow most spoken Lao after a short adjustment period.
Yes. Commercial use is included in every plan, including the free tier. Generate a Lao voiceover, download the audio file, and use it in videos, apps, presentations, or products — no additional licence fee. Check the pricing page for character limits per plan.