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Artlist AI Tools: Tips for generating better voiceovers

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).
  • Use voiceover tag to direct performance.
    • Eleven v3 can use audio tags to direct performance. Write any text in [brackets] before the text the tag is meant to direct. Tags can be any text and written in any language.

      • For example:

        "[Fast] Good morning!"

        "[Calm] Good morning!"

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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