Pronunciation Guide
📢 Pronunciation Guide Template
Help me pronounce every name, place, and unique term in your book correctly
Why This Matters
Consistent, correct pronunciation creates professional quality and maintains story immersion
Saves Time
Clear guidance prevents re-recording and ensures smooth production
Your Vision
Ensures names sound exactly as you imagined when writing
📝 How to Use This Guide
List Every Unique Name/Term
Include character names, places, made-up words, foreign phrases
Provide Pronunciation
Use simple phonetic spelling (like "SAIR-ah" for Sarah)
Add Context
Include meaning, origin, or special notes when helpful
Audio References (Optional)
Record yourself saying difficult names for perfect accuracy
👥 Character Names
All speaking characters, including nicknames and alternate names
Main Characters
Secondary Characters
Supporting characters, family members, friends, etc.
🏰 Places & Locations
Cities, countries, buildings, fantasy realms, street names, etc.
Real World Locations
Fantasy/Made-Up Locations
🌍 Foreign Words & Phrases
Non-English words, endearments, exclamations, cultural terms
Romance Languages (French, Italian, Spanish)
Other Languages
🔮 Fantasy/Sci-Fi Terms
Made-up words, magical terms, technology, species names
Magical/Supernatural Terms
Technology/Sci-Fi Terms
📚 Historical/Cultural Terms
Period-specific language, titles, cultural references
🎤 Audio Reference Uploads
Upload audio recordings of difficult pronunciations for perfect accuracy
📱 How to Record Audio References
- Use your phone's voice recorder or any recording app
- Say the name/term clearly 2-3 times
- Keep recordings short (5-10 seconds each)
- Save with a descriptive filename (e.g., "Seraphina-pronunciation.m4a")
- Upload below or email to: [email protected]
Upload Audio Files
Drag and drop audio files here, or click to browse
💡 Prefer to Email?
You can also email audio files directly to me at [email protected]
Subject line: "Pronunciation Audio - [Your Book Title]"
📝 Additional Notes & Special Instructions
Any other pronunciation guidance, accent notes, or special requests