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In the United States, the default Siri voice is an American female voice, but if you've never delved into ‌Siri‌'s settings you might not know that you can change that voice to something else that you might prefer more.

  1. Open up the Settings app on iPhone or iPad.
  2. Select "‌Siri‌ & Search."
  3. Choose "‌Siri‌ Voice."
  4. Tap an option to hear an audio demonstration of what the voice sounds like.
  5. Leave the option checked to select it and exit out of the Settings app.

These settings are available in all countries where ‌Siri‌ can be used, but not all options may be available in all countries. The voices you have access to will depend on where you live and the language your iOS device is set to.

In the United States with an iPhone set to the English language, you can choose from an American, Australian, or British accent in either a male or a female voice.

If you use ‌Siri‌ on a Mac, you can also change the voice there. Just open up System Preferences, choose the ‌Siri‌ option, and use the dropdown menu under "‌Siri‌ Voice" to choose something new.

Top Rated Comments

RudySnow Avatar
106 months ago
Wow, that was insightful. Now we need an article on how to find the home button.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Moonlight Avatar
106 months ago
I change the voice every time I get too mad at Siri. Like, ok, you're fired american woman, and you are hired British man....and the cycle continues.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
106 months ago
Why would anybody want top use Siri at all? Google apps are available... Is Siri still a thing?
Because Google can't turn on my alarms or control my music?
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
az431 Avatar
106 months ago
Looking forward to tomorrow’s article, “How to Open Apps”
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
106 months ago
I set mine to Australian Female a few years ago.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Unami Avatar
106 months ago
Wow, that was insightful. Now we need an article on how to find the home button.
on an iphone x
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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