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ElevenLabs TTS V4

Also known as Eleven v4

Eleven v4 is ElevenLabs' text-to-speech model for expressive speech. Shape delivery with inline audio tags such as `[whispering]` and `[excited]`, plus stability and similarity controls and IPA pronunciation in forward slashes. Supports language selection, text normalization, and an optional seed. Best for voiceovers, narration, and character dialogue that need emotional control.

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Popularity
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Price
0.03CU
per character
Released
2026
September
Capabilities
SpeechAuto duration
Expressive voiceovers with audio tagsNarration with stability and similarity control

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Why use ElevenLabs TTS V4 for audio?

Natural voice generation

ElevenLabs TTS V4 produces expressive, high-quality audio suitable for character dialogue, narration, and voiceover work.

Flexible content types

Supports a range of use cases from in-game dialogue and cinematics to marketing narration and social media content.

Fast iteration

Generate and refine audio content quickly, enabling rapid prototyping of character voices and sound design.

Character voiceover and dialogue production

Generate expressive character voices for in-game dialogue, cutscenes, and interactive narratives. Iterate on tone and delivery rapidly.

Marketing narration and promotional audio

Create professional voiceovers for trailers, app store videos, and social media content without booking voice talent.

Sound design exploration and prototyping

Quickly prototype sound effects, ambient audio, and musical elements to test creative directions early in production.

FAQ

How much does ElevenLabs TTS V4 cost? Is it free?+
Generating assets on Layer requires using Creative Units. This model's current price is 0.03 / character count.
How does Layer's pricing work?+

There are no seat fees, feature gates, or plans on Layer. Instead, our platform uses a consumption based system with Creative Units (CUs) with a flexible monthly subscription. Every generation on Layer (image, video, 3D, or audio) consumes a Creative Unit, and you only pay for what you create.

What Elo score does ElevenLabs TTS V4 have?+
ElevenLabs TTS V4 has an Artificial Analysis Arena Elo of 1323, which places it #1 of the 8 scored audio models on Layer. No audio model on Layer is rated higher.

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