Estonian text-to-speech
Type or paste any Estonian text and hear it in a natural, native Estonian voice. Perfect for checking how a word or sentence should sound while you learn — free, no account.
Try a phrase
Voice: TartuNLP “Neurokõne” (University of Tartu & EKI) — CC BY 4.0.
Why a native Estonian voice helps you learn
Estonian is a small language — only about 1.1 million speakers — so it’s missing from most mainstream apps, and good spoken examples can be hard to find. A native text-to-speech voice lets you hear any Estonian text on demand: a word you just met, a tricky ending, or a whole sentence you’re about to say out loud.
The good news is that Estonian is highly phonetic. Once you know the letters, you can read almost anything — words are pronounced the way they’re written, with very few surprises. That makes a native voice a trustworthy reference, not just a gimmick.
Two sounds to listen for
Estonian has four extra vowels — õ, ä, ö, ü — and it holds some sounds longer than others (short vs. long vs. extra-long). Play a few sample phrases above and try to hear the length difference; it changes meaning.
Where to go next
- Learn every letter with audio in the Estonian alphabet & pronunciation guide.
- Build real words — each with native audio — in the Estonian vocabulary hub.
- Aiming for the state exam? Start with the A2 exam prep guide (building toward B1).
Frequently asked questions
Yes — it’s completely free, needs no account, and you can use it as much as you like. Just type Estonian text and press play.
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