Lesson 2 of 8
Prepare the Script
Text written for reading often sounds unnatural when spoken. Prepare the script for breath, rhythm and clarity.
Active reading
Sentence length
Shorter is easier to voice.
Punctuation
Creates pauses and rhythm.
Pronunciation
Flag names and technical terms.
Write for the ear, not only for the eye
Break long sentences, expand awkward abbreviations and add punctuation where a speaker would naturally pause.
Read the script aloud once before generating audio. If you stumble, the synthetic voice may also sound awkward.
Example
Written: “Q3 ARR grew 18% YoY.” Spoken: “In the third quarter, annual recurring revenue grew eighteen percent year over year.”
Quick check
Explain this lesson back in one sentence before continuing. If you cannot, reread the example and key takeaway.
Common mistake
Do not expect a voice model to fix a poorly prepared script automatically.
Key takeaway
A strong voice workflow starts with a script designed for speech.