TTS Best Practices
Text formatting
| Do this | Instead of |
|---|---|
| "Hello, how are you?" | "Hello how are you" |
| "In 2024, revenue grew." | "In 2024 revenue grew" |
| "Visit example dot com" | "Visit example.com" |
| "three hundred dollars" | "$300" (if voice mispronounces) |
Pacing and pauses
- Use commas for short pauses
- Use periods for full stops
- Use em dashes (—) for dramatic pauses
- Add an extra line break between paragraphs for breathing room
Emphasis
- ALL CAPS adds emphasis: "This is IMPORTANT" → stressed word
- Exclamation marks add energy: "Let's go!"
- Avoid ALL CAPS entire sentences — sounds robotic
Pronunciation fixes
If a word is mispronounced, try:
- Spelling it phonetically: "GIF" → "jif"
- Breaking it up: "API" → "A P I"
- Writing it out: "Dr." → "Doctor"
Voice selection
- Match voice tone to content — don't use an energetic voice for meditation content
- Professional voices are best for monetized/commercial content
- Check the voice sample before generating a long script
Long-form content
- Split into paragraphs of ~300 characters each
- Generate in the AI Voice Studio for easy multi-block editing
- Review each block before exporting the full project