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ElevenLabs Multilingual v2

ElevenLabs Multilingual v2 is the current flagship text-to-speech model from ElevenLabs. It powers voice cloning, studio dubbing, and conversational AI across 29+ languages with some of the most natural prosody in the market. It is the default pick for audiobook producers, dubbing studios, and branded voice agents.

Model specs

Vendor
ElevenLabs
Family
ElevenLabs Multilingual
Released
2023-11
Context window
5,000 tokens
Modalities
text, audio
Input price
n/a
Output price
n/a
Pricing as of
2026-04-20

Strengths

  • State-of-the-art naturalness and emotion
  • Voice cloning from short samples (Instant / Professional Voice Cloning)
  • 29+ languages with convincing accents
  • Voice Lab, Projects, and Dubbing Studio tooling

Limitations

  • Closed API — no self-hosting
  • Voice cloning raises consent and likeness-rights obligations
  • Pricing by character quotas can get expensive at scale
  • Real-time latency higher than Turbo variants designed for agents

Use cases

  • Audiobook narration and fiction production
  • Branded voice agents and IVR
  • Studio-grade multilingual dubbing
  • Podcast voices and character TTS for games

Benchmarks

BenchmarkScoreAs of
MOS (naturalness)≈4.5 / 52024
Languages29+2024

Frequently asked questions

What is ElevenLabs Multilingual v2?

ElevenLabs Multilingual v2 is the flagship text-to-speech model from ElevenLabs, supporting 29+ languages, voice cloning, and studio-grade dubbing. It is widely used for audiobooks, character voices, and branded voice agents.

Can I clone my own voice?

Yes — ElevenLabs offers Instant Voice Cloning from a short sample and Professional Voice Cloning for higher fidelity. All cloning features require explicit consent from the voice owner under ElevenLabs' terms.

How many languages does Multilingual v2 support?

Multilingual v2 supports 29+ languages, with ongoing expansion. The Turbo variants trade some naturalness for lower latency in conversational use.

How is ElevenLabs priced?

ElevenLabs sells monthly subscriptions (Free, Starter, Creator, Pro, Scale, Business) with character quotas. Enterprise plans cover higher quotas, SLAs, and compliance features for regulated workloads.

Sources

  1. ElevenLabs — Product — accessed 2026-04-20
  2. ElevenLabs — API docs — accessed 2026-04-20