What's the difference between Cantonese and Mandarin?

They are distinct languages, not accents. Cantonese (Hong Kong, Macau, Guangdong) has six-plus tones and its own vocabulary; Mandarin is the standard of Mainland China with four tones. A Cantonese audience will immediately notice a Mandarin read, so we cast native Cantonese speakers for Cantonese markets — and Mandarin voices for the Mainland.

What do you use Cantonese voice over for?

Common projects include TV and radio commercials, corporate and e-learning video, finance and retail content, film and entertainment, apps and games, and IVR/phone systems aimed at Hong Kong and Cantonese-speaking audiences.

Can you also translate and subtitle into Cantonese?

Yes. We handle the full job — translation and script adaptation by native linguists using traditional characters, Cantonese voice over, and subtitles or captions — so everything is consistent and correctly rendered.

How fast can you deliver?

Most short Cantonese voice over projects are delivered within 24 to 48 hours; larger jobs are scheduled with your dedicated project manager.

Can I direct the Cantonese session remotely?

Yes. Attend in person at our London studios, or direct live over Source-Connect, Zoom or Teams so you get exactly the delivery you want without travelling.

What audio formats and specs do you deliver?

Whatever your project needs — broadcast-standard WAV, MP3 or split stems, at the sample rate, bit depth and loudness (LUFS) you specify. Just share your delivery spec and we'll match it.

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Voice Over · Cantonese

Cantonese voice over services

Reach audiences in Hong Kong and Cantonese-speaking markets with authentic Cantonese voice over. Native Cantonese voice actors for commercials, corporate video, e-learning, apps and IVR — cast to your brief and recorded to broadcast standard.

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85M+

Cantonese speakers

100+

Languages under one roof

4.9★

From 149 reviews

Native Cantonese speakers only

Broadcast-quality studios

Directed to your brief

Dedicated project manager

Trusted by global brands

Native Cantonese speakers only

Broadcast-quality studios

Directed to your brief

Dedicated project manager

Trusted by global brands

Native Cantonese speakers only

Broadcast-quality studios

Directed to your brief

Dedicated project manager

Trusted by global brands

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Listen to our native Cantonese voice actors. Filter by gender and style to find the right voice for your project, then request a bespoke audition to your script.

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We're always adding new voices to our roster. Send us your demos and we'll consider you for upcoming Cantonese projects.

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About the language

Why native Cantonese matters

Cantonese is spoken by around 85 million people — the main language of Hong Kong and Macau, widely used across Guangdong and in Chinese communities worldwide. A native Cantonese voice is what makes your message feel local to these audiences rather than imported.

Cantonese is a distinct language from Mandarin, not a dialect: it has six or more tones (versus Mandarin's four), its own vocabulary and colloquialisms, and is usually written with traditional characters. A Mandarin voice will not pass in Hong Kong — the market notices immediately. Need Mainland China instead? See our Mandarin voice over page.

Demand for Cantonese voice over typically comes from brands targeting Hong Kong, finance and retail, film and entertainment, app and games studios, and broadcasters localising for Cantonese-speaking markets. Our native voices and linguists make sure it lands naturally.

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How we can help

One partner for the whole Cantonese localisation job

Voice over & narration

Native Cantonese voice over for video, e-learning, IVR, apps and commercials, directed for tone, pace and the correct tones.

Translation & script adaptation

English-to-Cantonese translation and adaptation by native linguists (traditional characters), so the script sounds natural when spoken — not literally translated.

Subtitling & captions

Cantonese and traditional-Chinese subtitles and captions, correctly rendered and timed for film, broadcast and social.

100+ languages under one roof

London studios + global talent network

4.9★ from 149 reviews

Most common questions

Yes. We work with native Cantonese voice actors covering a range of ages and styles for commercials, corporate, e-learning, apps and IVR. Send us your brief and we'll shortlist the right voices and record bespoke auditions to your script.