Punctuation is Your Director: How Commas and Periods Shape Speech
Vois TeamTLDR:Write with punctuation in mind. Periods add 500ms pauses, line breaks add 700ms. Structure your script like a musical score.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use commas or line breaks for pauses?
Commas don't add pauses in Vois (for natural flow). Use periods for short pauses, line breaks for longer ones. The visual pause tool gives exact control.
Why doesn't the voice pause after 'Dr.' or 'Mr.'?
Vois recognizes common abbreviations and doesn't treat them as sentence ends. It knows 'Dr. Smith' is one phrase, not two sentences.
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