What is ElevenLabs Turbo v2.5?
“Eleven Turbo 2.5 is a high-speed, high-quality text-to-speech model with support for 32 languages.”
Source: Pika’s ElevenLabs Turbo v2.5 page.
It comes from ElevenLabs, the voice AI company. Where its sibling Multilingual v2 is built for emotional range, Turbo v2.5 is built for speed.
The 32 supported languages
ElevenLabs says its 32-language models cover “all languages from v2 models plus: Hungarian, Norwegian & Vietnamese.” That means these 29, plus the three extras:
Highlighted: the three languages not in Multilingual v2. Source: ElevenLabs models documentation, which lists the same 32 language codes for Turbo v2.5. Check the options shown in Pika.
A note on the model’s status
ElevenLabs now lists Turbo v2.5 in its deprecated models table, describing it as a “First generation low-latency model (outclassed by Flash models).” It says Turbo v2.5 is “functionally equivalent” to its newer Flash v2.5, “except the latency on the Flash models is lower on average.” Pika still offers Turbo v2.5; it may change the models it lists over time, so check the AI audio hub and the app for current options.
Source: ElevenLabs models documentation, checked September 24, 2026.
When to use Turbo v2.5
You need Hungarian, Norwegian or Vietnamese
These three are in Turbo v2.5’s 32 languages but not in Multilingual v2’s 29.
Speed matters
Pika calls it “high-speed.” Good for drafting and trying many script versions.
Lots of short clips
Social videos, product demos and captions where fast turnaround beats maximum emotion.
Drafting before the final
Time a voiceover against your edit fast, then re-voice the final in Multilingual v2 if needed.
Turbo v2.5 or another Pika speech model?
| Model | Languages | Strength | Choose it when |
|---|---|---|---|
| ElevenLabs Turbo v2.5 | 32 | “High-speed, high-quality” | You need speed or one of the three extra languages |
| ElevenLabs Multilingual v2 | 29 | Emotional range; upload a sample to keep a voice across languages | Quality and one voice across languages matter most |
| Pika Speech | Not listed | “Fastest, most cost-efficient”; 76 presets; 15,000 characters per request | Long narration with a preset voice |
Sources: Pika pages for Turbo v2.5, Multilingual v2 and Pika Speech. “Choose it when” is our suggestion.
How to use Turbo v2.5 in Pika
- Open ElevenLabs Turbo v2.5 at create.pika.art/apps/eleven-turbo and sign in through Pika’s login page.
- Paste the script in the language you want spoken.
- Choose a voice from the options shown.
- Check the credit cost the app shows, then generate.
- Listen back for pronunciation, pace and tone.
- Edit the script and regenerate: quick turnaround makes several passes practical.
- Download and place it in your video.
Pika’s page doesn’t list prices, voices or script limits; the app shows them. See Pika pricing.
Script tips for clean results
- Short sentences read more naturally than long ones.
- Punctuation sets the pace: commas for short pauses, full stops for longer ones.
- Write numbers and abbreviations as spoken: “ten per cent,” “U N” or “the United Nations.”
- Spell hard names phonetically until they sound right.
- Use each language’s own spelling and accents, and have translations checked.
- Split long scripts into scenes so one fix doesn’t mean redoing everything.
The same line in three languages
English: Welcome. In the next two minutes, we’ll show you how it works.
German: Willkommen. In den nächsten zwei Minuten zeigen wir Ihnen, wie es funktioniert.
Spanish: Bienvenidos. En los próximos dos minutos, les mostraremos cómo funciona.
Example script and translations are our own; have any translation checked before publishing.
Use cases with Pika videos
| Project | How to use it |
|---|---|
| YouTube Shorts and Reels | Quick narration for explainers and series episodes |
| Product ads | Short voice lines in several markets, including Norway, Hungary or Vietnam |
| Short films | Scratch dialogue to time your edit before the final voices |
| Travel videos | Local-language narration for each destination |
Add music underneath with Pika Music or MiniMax Music 3.0, and effects with Pika SFX.
Voices and consent
- Don’t imitate real people to mislead, endorse or put words in their mouth.
- Disclose AI voices where platforms require it; see our Shorts guide.
- Check your plan for commercial use: Pika’s pricing page lists a commercial license on the Creator and Fancy plans.
Common problems and fixes
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Reading sounds flat | Rewrite with shorter sentences and clearer punctuation, or try Multilingual v2 for more emotion |
| Word mispronounced | Spell it phonetically |
| Numbers or dates read oddly | Write them out as words |
| Wrong language or accent | Make sure the whole script is in one language, with its accents |
| Voiceover too long for the video | Shorten the script rather than speeding up the audio |
Turbo v2.5 FAQs
How many languages does Turbo v2.5 support?
32, according to Pika and ElevenLabs: the 29 in Multilingual v2 plus Hungarian, Norwegian and Vietnamese.
Is Turbo v2.5 better than Multilingual v2?
It’s faster and covers three more languages. ElevenLabs describes Multilingual v2 as its most emotionally aware model, so choose that for expressive, high-quality reads.
Is Turbo v2.5 being retired?
ElevenLabs lists it among its deprecated models and suggests Flash v2.5. Pika still offers Turbo v2.5; check the app for current options.
Can I upload my own voice?
Pika’s Turbo v2.5 page doesn’t mention voice samples. Pika’s Multilingual v2 page does; see the Multilingual v2 guide.
Is this the official Pika or ElevenLabs website?
No. pikaais.com is an independent informational guide, not affiliated with Pika or ElevenLabs.
Voice a script in two passes
Generate a first read, fix the punctuation and any tricky words, and generate again. Compare the two.
Open Turbo v2.5 ↗Next: Multilingual v2 · Pika Speech · AI audio hub
Sources: Pika pages for ElevenLabs Turbo v2.5, ElevenLabs Multilingual v2 and Pika Speech, ElevenLabs models documentation and Pika pricing, checked September 24, 2026. Image: Pika. Scripts and tips are our own. Not affiliated with ElevenLabs.