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Voicemail greeting scripts

A good voicemail greeting is short, warm, and tells callers exactly what to do next. These ready-to-use scripts cover business lines, personal phones, out-of-office periods, and holidays.

Business voicemail greetingProfessional Business Line GreetingHello, you've reached [Your Name], [Your Title] at [Company]. I'm unable to take your call right now. Please leave your name, number, and a brief message, and I'll return your call within one business day. Thank you.Beginner · 76 words · ~30 secAfter-hours voicemail greetingAfter-Hours Small Business GreetingThank you for calling [Business Name]. Our office is closed for the day. Our regular hours are [Days], [Opening Time] to [Closing Time]. Please leave your name, number, and a short message, and someone from our team will call you back the next business day.Intermediate · 89 words · ~36 secPersonal voicemail greetingFriendly Personal Phone GreetingHey, it's [Your Name]. I can't get to the phone right now, but leave me a message and I'll call you back as soon as I can. Or send a text. Honestly, that's faster.Beginner · 68 words · ~27 secOut-of-office voicemail greetingOut-of-Office Vacation GreetingHello, you've reached [Your Name] at [Company]. I'm out of the office from [Start Date] through [Return Date], with limited access to messages. If you need help before then, please contact [Colleague Name] at [Phone Number]. Otherwise, leave a message and I'll return your call when I'm back. Thank you.Intermediate · 82 words · ~33 secMedical office voicemail greetingMedical Office Voicemail GreetingThank you for calling [Practice Name]. If this is a medical emergency, please hang up and dial [Emergency Number]. Our office is currently closed. To leave a message for the nurse or front desk, please stay on the line. We return calls during office hours, [Days], [Opening Time] to [Closing Time].Advanced · 99 words · ~40 secReal estate voicemail greetingReal Estate Agent GreetingHi, you've reached [Your Name] with [Brokerage]. I'm probably showing a home right now, but I don't want to miss you. Leave your name, your number, and the property you're asking about, and I'll call you back today. You can also text me at this number.Intermediate · 84 words · ~34 secHoliday voicemail greetingHoliday Closure GreetingThank you for calling [Company]. Our office is closed for the holidays from [Start Date] through [End Date], and we'll reopen on [Reopen Date]. Please leave a message, and we'll return your call when we're back. From all of us at [Company], happy holidays.Beginner · 82 words · ~33 secSales voicemail greetingSales Rep Direct Line GreetingHi, you've reached [Your Name], [Your Title] at [Company]. Sorry I missed you. Leave your name, number, and the best time to reach you, and I'll call you back within [Timeframe]. If you'd rather book a time now, you'll find my calendar at [Booking Link]. Talk soon.Advanced · 87 words · ~35 sec

How to practise voicemail greeting scripts

  • Keep it under 20 seconds. Callers want to leave the message, not listen to one.
  • Smile while you record. It changes the sound of your voice.
  • Say your name and when callers can expect a reply.

Every script page includes a teleprompter that scrolls at your chosen words-per-minute pace, with optional recording so you can hear your take straight away.

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Frequently asked questions

Are these voicemail greeting scripts free?

Yes. Every script on this page is original SceneDub writing, free to perform, record, and publish under CC BY 4.0, including in demo reels. Credit "Script by SceneDub (scenedub.com), CC BY 4.0".

Which script should a beginner start with?

Start with "Professional Business Line Greeting" (Beginner, 76 words). Read it at the suggested pace, record one take, and compare it with a second take using one of the alternate reads.

How long are these voicemail scripts?

They range from 68 words (about 27 sec at 150 wpm) up to 99 words. Each page shows its exact word count and estimated read time.

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