Creating a high-quality voiceover starts with the right setup and approach. This section outlines key tips that help improve clarity, tone, and overall performance when generating a voiceover. Understanding these tips makes it easier to get consistent, professional-sounding results.
Text input format
- Use sentences of short phrases
- Group phrases with brackets [ ] for natural rhythm. Example: [Try the new Voiceover tool.] [It’s easy to use.]
Pronunciation
- Match the language setting to the text.
- Ensure correct spelling.
- Use phonetic spelling for tricky words, names, or trademarks.
- Write acronyms as spoken: U → “you”, X → “ex”, A → “ae”,I → “eye”
Emphasis
- Use punctuation to shape tone.
- Use two question marks ?? for questions.
- Avoid quotation marks for emphasis (only use them for actual quotes).
Pauses
If using native accent:
- Use commas or dashes - for short pauses.
- For longer pauses, insert: <break time="1s" />.
- Avoid repeating punctuation (e.g., ,, or --).
If using a non native accent: - <#1.0#> (the number is in seconds).
Note: Using the "reset" button in the accent dropdown will reveal what that voice's native accent is: (insert screenshot)
Numbers and Symbols
- Break up long numbers with commas or dashes.
- For dates, use: 01/26/2025 or January 26th, 2025.
- To read each individual character, for example in a long numerical string or alphanumeric code, type <spell> before and </spell> after the text. Example: <spell> 4454AB </spell>.
- Write symbols as words: Example: # → “hashtag”.
URLs & Emails
- Write how it should sound. Example: artlist.io → “Artlist dot eye oh”.
- Add a space before question marks after URLs. Example: artlist.io ?
Break your script into smaller sections
- Generating shorter segments of your script can help you fine-tune pacing for each part, making the overall voiceover feel more controlled and natural. You can also add breaks/pauses between sentences in your editing software as well
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