Which voices can I try for Korean text to speech?

The recorded examples on this page use Taehyun and Haeun. Select an example to hear its script, then replace the text to test that voice with your own words. You can explore more voices in Cartesia Playground .

What is Korean text to speech?

Korean text to speech converts a written script into spoken audio. You can use it for narration, accessibility, product interfaces, and the spoken responses of a voice agent. Speech generation does not translate the script or decide what an agent should say.

How do I choose a text-to-speech API for Korean voice agents?

Compare pronunciation, response time, streaming support, and output formats using the same scripts and playback setup. Include interruptions, short replies, and longer passages from your actual workflow. Have fluent Korean speakers review the voices before choosing one.

How do I build a voice agent that speaks Korean?

Combine speech recognition, conversation logic, and text to speech, or use Managed Agents to bring those parts together. Choose a voice, connect the tools your workflow needs, and test real conversations with fluent speakers. Define when the agent should ask for clarification or hand the conversation to a person.

What affects latency for Korean text to speech?

Time to first audio depends on the model, request, network connection, and client playback. A voice agent also includes speech recognition and response-generation time. Measure the complete conversation in your deployment; measure time to first audio separately from the time a caller waits for an answer.

How should I handle numbers, dates, and addresses in Korean?

Test the formats your users will hear, including local dates, prices, phone numbers, and addresses. Write ambiguous values in the form you want spoken and review the generated audio. Names, abbreviations, and regional conventions deserve a separate pronunciation check.

How do I integrate Korean speech into my application?

Send your script, model, language code, voice ID, and output settings to the speech API from your server. Keep API credentials on your server. Start with the text-to-speech API , then add playback, cancellation, and error handling in your application.

What audio format should I use for Korean speech?

Sonic offers output settings for browser players and telephony. Choose a container, encoding, and sample rate that your player accepts. The text-to-speech API reference lists the supported combinations. Match these settings to your phone provider when generating call audio.

Can I use Korean speech in IVR and phone systems?

You can connect generated speech to a telephony application. Configure the output to match your provider's audio requirements and test it over real calls. Your application still controls call routing, caller verification, interruptions, and transfers to a person.

What should I evaluate before an enterprise deployment?

Test Korean pronunciation, concurrent traffic, failure handling, and your target response times. Review data handling, deployment options, and contractual requirements with your team and Cartesia. Validate the complete integration before expanding from a pilot to production.

Can I use Korean text to speech for narration?

Yes. Use Sonic to read Korean scripts for product tutorials, spoken articles, and other narration. Preview a short passage first to check pacing and pronunciation. For longer recordings, continue in Cartesia Playground or generate audio through the API.

How can I try Korean text to speech?

Play a recorded example on this page, or edit the script to generate new Korean speech with Sonic. The web demo accepts up to 500 characters. For longer scripts and downloads, open Cartesia Playground.

Which Korean accents can I hear here?

This page includes examples labelled Korean. Listen to the individual recordings to choose a voice for your audience. The labels describe these recordings, not a guarantee that every regional accent is available.

Can I use my own Korean text?

Yes. Select a voice and replace the sample script with your own text. The demo generates new audio for edited scripts. Changing to another example replaces your edits with that example's script.

Can I stream Korean speech through the API?

Yes. Sonic supports streaming speech generation. Set the language code and voice ID in your request. Streaming lets your application begin playback as audio arrives. Check the API reference for request and output settings.

Can I use a cloned voice for Korean speech?

Cartesia offers voice cloning. Use a recording you have permission to clone, then test pronunciation and speaker similarity in Korean before using the voice in production. Results depend on the recording and selected model.

Does this page translate text into Korean?

No. Sonic generates speech from the text you supply. If your source material is in another language, translate and review it in Korean first. For a multilingual project, see our localization workflow .

Native Korean Text to Speech

Sonic's Korean text to speech delivers natural rhythm, native prosody, and emotional expression that calibrates to the conversation. Build voice agents that earn trust from the first word.

Hear Korean in context

Listen to Korean examples for customer support, narration, and travel.

Customer support

Haeunko

다른 사이즈로 교환할 수 있는지 확인해 드릴게요. 원하시는 사이즈를 알려 주시면 먼저 재고를 확인한 뒤에 지금 가지고 계신 상품을 어떻게 보내 주시면 되는지 차근차근 안내해 드리겠습니다.

Narration

Taehyunko

비가 그치자 지우는 정원을 향한 부엌 창문을 열었습니다. 나뭇잎에는 아직 물방울이 반짝이고 있었고, 옆집에서 막 구운 빵 냄새가 바람을 타고 천천히 부엌 안으로 들어왔습니다.

Travel

Haeunko

박물관에 가시려면 광장을 가로질러 분수대를 지나가세요. 서점이 보이면 왼쪽으로 돌아 조금만 더 걸으시면 공원 바로 맞은편에 정문이 있고, 입장권은 안쪽 안내 데스크에서 사실 수 있습니다.

What to listen for in Korean speech

The Korean software-offer recording is a useful starting point for a customer-facing message. Compare its delivery with the companion clip, then review your own greeting and request with a fluent speaker before generating a larger set of replies.

Try your own script

Generate Korean speech in seconds

Try a script here, then continue in Playground or connect your application.

1. Choose a voice

Listen to the recorded Korean examples and select a voice before editing. Choosing another example replaces the script.

2. Write your Korean script

Replace the sample text, then press Play. Include the names and phrases your audience will hear, and check pronunciation before creating a longer recording.

3. Download or integrate

Open Playground for longer scripts and downloads, or use the API to generate speech in your application.

Bring Korean speech into your product

Generate Korean audio from your application with the Sonic text-to-speech API. Send a script and voice ID, then stream the response to your player. Choose audio settings that match your web app or phone system.

Read the text-to-speech API docs Open Playground

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