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English voice-over

English is spoken in many accents, and each one tells your audience something different. We cast the accent that fits who is listening, and you approve the voice and a written quote first.

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Samples

We send English samples chosen for your script.

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Real human voices

  1. Human

    Real human voices

    Every voice is a professional actor in a booth. No synthetic voices.

  2. Native

    Their first language

    Cast from speakers who grew up with the language your audience speaks.

  3. Directed

    A director on every line

    We listen for meaning, pace and pronunciation in the session, not after it.

English voices

No public English demos yet. We record samples on your own lines instead.

Samples on your own lines

Send a few lines of your script and we come back with English voices reading them.

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What English voice-over is hired for

  • Native-English markets

    In the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland, a local accent is part of the brand’s credibility.

  • English as a second language

    For audiences who learned English at school, a clear, measured read with fewer idioms often works better than a strongly regional voice.

  • Global products

    Software, hardware and e-learning that run worldwide usually settle on one accent for consistency. The choice is a brand decision, not a technical one.

Typical projects

  • Companies picking one English voice for a global product
  • Agencies planning separate English versions for several countries
  • Learning teams voicing courses for an international workforce
  • Brands comparing accents before committing to a campaign

Accent and direction notes

What our director listens for in a English session.

  1. Accent is a message

    A British voice can signal heritage, an American voice scale and energy, an Australian voice informality. The same words change meaning with the accent.

  2. Pace for non-native listeners

    When much of the audience listens in a second language, a slightly slower, cleaner read helps more than any accent choice.

  3. Vocabulary differs by country

    Lift or elevator, flat or apartment, holiday or vacation. A single script rarely suits every market without a pass for local words.

  4. Idioms travel badly

    Sports metaphors and local sayings confuse an international audience. We flag them in the script review before recording.

What casting decides in English

  • One accent or one per market

    One accent keeps the brand consistent. One per market sounds closer to each listener and costs more recording.

  • Native or international English

    We can shortlist voices whose English is neutral and widely understood, which is useful for global training and product films.

  • Which accent your competitors use

    Sometimes the best choice is the one that separates you from the market. We play two or three accents against the script so you hear the difference.

How we work

  1. Casting

    We shortlist voices for your language, audience and tone, and explain the difference between them. You choose, and approve a written quote.

  2. Direction

    A director runs the session against your brief: meaning, pace and every agreed pronunciation. You can listen in remotely.

  3. Delivery

    Every file is checked against the script word by word and technically, then delivered in your format and naming.

What decides the price

No price list: every quote is written for your project and states usage and the delivery date.

Length
Word count or running time of the finished audio.
Use and territory
Internal, online or broadcast; where it runs and for how long.
Voice
Some languages and voice profiles are scarcer than others.
Picture and files
Recording to timecode, splitting and naming add work.

English voice-over questions

Which English accent should a global company use?

The one your largest or most valuable audience associates with the brand. If there is no clear answer, an American or British voice is the usual default, and we can play both.

Can we record the same script in several English accents?

Yes. You get one written quote listing each version, and we direct them together so pace and energy match.

Do you offer English voices from outside the main markets?

We cover American, British, Australian, Canadian, Irish, Scottish, New Zealand and Caribbean English. Tell us the audience and we point you to the right page and shortlist.

Is an English voice with a non-native accent possible?

Sometimes a brand wants a learner’s or regional accent on purpose, for a character or a local feel. We cast it as a performance choice and agree it with you first.

Regional versions

Related languages

Tell us about your English project

Four questions. A draft script or a word count is enough; you get a written quote before anything is recorded.

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