Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview API

The brand new Turbo model. Ultimate Value, 40 Languages - supports synchronous text-to-speech audio generation with 100+ existing voices and multiple audio specifications.

Modalities
TextAudio
Input price
$60per 1M tokens
Model type
Text to speech
Released
Jan 5, 2026

Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview overview

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Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview

Generated through AI/ML API on Nov 3, 2026

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Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview specs

Model ID
minimax/speech-2.5-turbo-preview
Developer
MiniMax
Input
Text
Output
Audio
Endpoint
POST https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/tts

What is Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview API?

The brand new Turbo model. Ultimate Value, 40 Languages - supports synchronous text-to-speech audio generation with 100+ existing voices and multiple audio specifications.

Where to Use Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview

Voiceovers and narration
Generate natural speech for videos, courses, and IVR at low per-second cost.

Use cases

Voice and customer support scenarios are documented as fits for this model, including interactive IVR systems, AI receptionists, and automated customer support with low-latency streaming.

Global content creation is another stated use case, with voiceovers for marketing videos, product demos, and advertisements in multiple languages.

E-learning and accessibility are also listed, including narrated course content and converting written material into audio for visually impaired users or audio-first listeners.

Podcasts and audio production are documented too, covering podcast intros, advertisements, and full episodes with consistent voice quality.

Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview API pricing

Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview pricing in US dollars
UsagePriceUnit
Input$601M tokens

Prices from the AI/ML API price list, checked on Nov 4, 2026.

How to use the Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview API

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Build with your agent

Give your agent the model details, code and documentation.

1Get your API key

Create API key
export AIMLAPI_KEY="8f2b4c7d9a1e6b3f…"

2Make your first request

curl 'https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/tts' \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $AIMLAPI_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
  "model": "minimax/speech-2.5-turbo-preview",
  "text": "Your order has shipped. It will arrive on Thursday between nine and eleven in the morning. Reply to this message if you need to change the delivery time."
}'

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Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview FAQ

What inputs and outputs does Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview support?

Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview takes text as input and returns audio.

When was Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview released?

Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview became available on January 5, 2026.

How much does Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview cost?

Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview costs $60 per 1M input tokens on AI/ML API, billed as you go with no subscription.

Who created Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview?

Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview was built by MiniMax.

How do I call Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview on AI/ML API?

Send a request to https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/tts with minimax/speech-2.5-turbo-preview as the model id.

Is Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview available through a single API key?

Yes. Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview is served through AI/ML API, so the same key and endpoint format used for other models applies.

How many languages does Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview support?

It supports 40 languages for text-to-speech generation.

How many voice options are available with Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview?

It offers over 100 existing voices for audio generation.

What is the Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview model ID?

Use minimax/speech-2.5-turbo-preview as the model parameter. Requests go to https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/tts with your AI/ML API key.

Start building with Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview

Speech 2.5 Turbo Preview API

minimax/speech-2.5-turbo-preview

Build with your agent

Give your agent the model details, code and documentation.

1Get your API key

Create API key
export AIMLAPI_KEY="8f2b4c7d9a1e6b3f…"

2Make your first request

curl 'https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/tts' \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $AIMLAPI_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
  "model": "minimax/speech-2.5-turbo-preview",
  "text": "Your order has shipped. It will arrive on Thursday between nine and eleven in the morning. Reply to this message if you need to change the delivery time."
}'