Eleven v3 – The text-to-speech model launched by ElevenLabs

What is Eleven v3?

Eleven v3 is an advanced text-to-speech (TTS) model developed by ElevenLabs. It enables precise control over emotions and intonation through inline audio tags, and supports multi-speaker dialogues for more natural conversations. The model supports over 70 languages and features strong text comprehension, accurately capturing stress, rhythm, and tone. It is widely applicable in media and film dubbing, audiobook production, game development, education, and more—offering a vivid and realistic voice experience.

Key Features of Eleven v3

• Emotion and Intonation Control: Users can precisely control speech emotion and tone using inline audio tags such as [laughs], [whispers], [sarcastic], and even sound effect tags like [gunshot], [applause]. Special tags like [strong X accent] and [sings] are also available for creative applications.

• Multi-Speaker Dialogues: Eleven v3 supports up to 32 different speakers in a single dialogue, simulating realistic conversations with tone shifts, emotional dynamics, interruptions, and more, for a highly natural multi-speaker experience.

• Language Support: The model supports more than 70 languages—greatly expanding on previous versions to accommodate a wider range of language environments.

• Advanced Text Understanding: Eleven v3 boasts significantly enhanced text comprehension, enabling it to generate more natural, expressive, and context-aware speech.

Technical Highlights of Eleven v3

• New Model Architecture: Eleven v3 employs an entirely new architecture capable of deeper semantic and contextual understanding. Compared to earlier versions, it better captures emotional nuance, rhythm, and intent within text, producing more compelling speech.

• Audio Tag System: Users can embed specific tags (e.g., [whispers], [angry], [laughs]) in text to precisely control emotional expression and non-verbal reactions. Tags are categorized into:

  • Emotion Tags: e.g., [laughs], [sarcastic], [whispers]

  • Sound Effect Tags: e.g., [gunshot], [applause], [swallows]

  • Special Tags: e.g., [strong X accent], [sings], [fart]

• Auto-Tagging Feature: An “Enhance” button allows the model to automatically insert emotional tags based on text content, simplifying the creative process.

• Stability Slider: The “stability slider” lets users control how closely the generated voice matches the original reference audio. It includes three options:

  • Creative: More emotional and expressive, but with a higher chance of hallucination.

  • Natural: Balanced and neutral, most closely resembling the original recording.

  • Robust: Highly stable, though less responsive to directional prompts.

How to Use Eleven v3

1. Register an Account: Visit the ElevenLabs official website, sign up and log in.

2. Select the Model: Navigate to the Eleven v3 (Alpha) model within the platform.

3. Choose a Voice: Select from 22 high-quality voice actors. Examples include:

   • James: Deep and husky, ideal for storytelling.

   • Priyanka Sogam: Neutral accent, suitable for late-night broadcasts.

   • Jessica: Youthful and playful, great for casual/pop content.

4. Upload Reference Audio: Upload a sample reference voice and use the stability slider to control how closely the generated voice matches it. Choose from:

   • Creative

   • Natural

   • Robust

5. Control Emotional Expression: Use inline audio tags in your script:

   • Emotion Tags: e.g., [laughs], [whispers], [sarcastic]

   • Sound Effect Tags: e.g., [gunshot], [applause], [swallows]

   • Special Tags: e.g., [strong X accent], [sings], [fart]

Tips & Best Practices

• Prompt Length: Short prompts may lead to inconsistent results; it’s recommended to use text with more than 250 characters.

• Tag Combinations: Combine multiple tags to achieve complex emotional expressions. Experiment with different combinations to find the best fit.

• Voice-Tag Matching: Align tags with the personality and training data of the voice. For instance, a serious voice may not suit playful tags like [giggles] or [mischievously].

• Text Structure: Natural sentence flow, proper punctuation, and clear emotional context significantly influence voice quality.

Application Scenarios for Eleven v3

• Media & Film Production: Ideal for dubbing in films, TV series, and ads. With precise emotion control and multi-character dialogue support, it brings characters to life.

• Audiobooks: Enhances the storytelling experience by adapting voice tone and emotion to the narrative, delivering an immersive listening experience.

• Game Development: Provides natural, expressive character voices and narration, improving gameplay immersion and interactivity.

• Education & Training: Useful in voice-based teaching, online courses, and e-learning platforms, helping learners better engage and understand content.