How do I add a word to the Pronunciation library?

Studio's Pronunciation Library helps streamline your workflow by saving words or phrases that need phonetic spelling to achieve your preferred sound.

Adding a word to the Pronunciation Library

1. In your WellSaid account, navigate to Pronunciation from the left menu.

2. In the left text box, enter the word’s dictionary spelling.

In this example, if we are using the word ‘edamame’.

3. In the right text box, enter the spelling replacement that creates the right sound in Studio.

In this example, we are using a respelling* to get an accurate sound. (::ehd-ah-MAH-may::).

*When adding phonetic respelling to the library, remember to include the double colon (:: ::).

4. Click Add and the new word and replacement will be added to your Pronunciation library. 

5. In the Studio editor, when the Pronunciation toggle is on, any word or phrase from your library will automatically be rendered with the replacement you’ve provided. A message below the Pronunciation toggle will display how many words have been replaced.

Adding a word to the Pronunciation Library in the Studio Editor

1. In your WellSaid account, navigate to your chosen project. 

2. On the right menu, locate the Pronunciation section.

3. In the top text box, enter the word’s dictionary spelling.

4. In the bottom text box, enter the spelling replacement.

5. Click Play to listen. If it sounds good, click Add to Library.

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