Afrikaans voice over

Afrikaans voiceover is quite a specific matter. Afrikaans is an official language of South Africa, also widely used in Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, etc. There are Afrikaans (known before as South African Dutch) speakers in New Zealand, Australia, England and Netherlands. About ten millions of people in the world can speak this language.

Afrikaans has arguably the most curious historical background. It was deemed to be a dialect of Dutch before the beginning of the 20th century. The language does relate to the German group. As a result, people speaking Dutch and Afrikaans can understand each other without any prior preparation. There are three Afrikaans dialects, varying from each other with phonemes.

Naturally, Afrikaans narration is not widely used in modern communication, especially in media space. At the same time, the demand for authentic content has grown dramatically these days. So if you got lucky to work with South African audience, feel free to contact our team. Professional voice over in Afrikaans from Universal media will complete any audio instructions for video, apps, presentations, etc.

One of the most notable features of Afrikaans is its relatively simple vowel system. Unlike many other languages, Afrikaans has only five vowel sounds, which makes it relatively easy to learn for speakers of other languages. In addition, the language has a large number of diphthongs, which are vowel sounds made up of two vowel sounds pronounced together.

Another unique feature of Afrikaans is its distinctive rhythm. The language is characterized by the use of short, sharp syllables, which gives it a unique sound and makes it stand out from other languages. The stress pattern in Afrikaans is also strong, with the stress usually on the first syllable.

Afrikaans also has a system of vowel reduction, which is phonetically characterized by a decrease in vowel quality, duration, or loudness. This feature gives the language a distinctive sound and contributes to its unique rhythm.

In addition to its unique phonetic features, Afrikaans has a rich history of dubbing and voice acting. Afrikaans dubbing refers to the practice of recording the dialogue of a film or television series in Afrikaans, rather than in the original language. This process is often used to make foreign content more accessible to Afrikaans-speaking audiences.

Afrikaans voice actors are professionals who specialize in providing narration for films, television shows, and other media in Afrikaans. Our talents are skilled in mimicking accents and dialects, and can bring a unique flavor to the dubbed content.

Afrikaans has several dialects, including Cape Afrikaans, which is spoken in the Western and Eastern Cape provinces, and Orange River Afrikaans, spoken in the Northern Cape province. Other dialects include the Transvaal dialect, spoken in the Limpopo province, and the Boland dialect, spoken in the Western Cape province. Additionally, there is a standard dialect of Afrikaans, which is based on the dialect spoken in the Western Cape province, and is used in official communications and in the media.

In conclusion, Afrikaans is a unique language that has its roots in Dutch and has been heavily influenced by other languages throughout its history. Its unique features such as its relatively simple vowel system, use of diphthongs, strong stress pattern, and characteristic rhythm make it a fascinating subject of study. Universal media has a rich history of Afrikaans lip-sync and voice acting which has played an important role in making foreign content more accessible to Afrikaans-speaking audiences.

We are providing Afrikaans voice over services for more than 8 years, and we can definitely bring a unique flavor to the dubbed content. We also provide other services such as translation, recording and editing, making us a one-stop shop for all your needs.