Sprecherin

Sprecherin is a German noun designating a female voice professional who provides spoken performances. It is the feminine form of Sprecher, used for women who work as voice actors, narrators, or announcers in media and communications. The term appears in job ads, casting notices, credit lists, and reporting when the individual is female. The distinction between Sprecher and Sprecherin reflects German gendered nouns: Sprecher is formed from sprechen (to speak) with the agent suffix -er, while -in marks the feminine form.

In practice, Sprecherinnen work in a range of contexts, including radio presenting, dubbing foreign-language films and TV series into German, animated character voices, audiobook narration, and commercial voice-overs. They may also read announcements, create audio for corporate videos or tutorials, and perform in live or studio sessions. The craft requires vocal technique, expressiveness, clear diction, and the ability to interpret scripts and convey character or information through voice alone.

Training for Sprecherinnen varies; many have acting backgrounds, voice coaching, or formal education in media, theatre, or linguistics. Professional work is typically secured through casting agencies, studios, or production houses, and credits are listed in film, TV, radio, or streaming project materials. The term is widely understood in German-speaking countries, including Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland, though gender-inclusive language practices may lead to variations in usage in some contexts.