Flik AI | ElevenLabs 3.0 Voice Prompting Guide
TL;DR: ElevenLabs 3.0 voice prompting guide: script formatting, SSML pronunciation, emotional direction, and voice cloning. Run ElevenLabs inside Flik AI.
How to prompt ElevenLabs 3.0 in 5 steps
1. Write the script with natural punctuation
Commas and periods shape pacing. Em-dashes signal pauses. Short sentences land better than long run-ons.
2. Pick or clone a voice
Choose a preset voice or upload a 30-second sample to clone your own voice in Flik AI.
3. Add emotional direction
Insert bracketed tags: [whispered], [excited], [melancholy], [emphatic]. Place at the start of a sentence.
4. Handle tricky words with SSML
Wrap brand names, foreign terms, or acronyms in <phoneme> SSML tags for correct pronunciation.
5. Render and iterate
Generate, review, and adjust direction or script. Flik AI preserves prior renders so you can A/B takes.
Frequently asked questions
How do I format a script for ElevenLabs 3.0?
Use plain text with natural punctuation. Commas, periods, and em-dashes shape pacing. For emphasis use italics via asterisks (*like this*) or explicit direction in brackets: [whispered], [excited], [slow pace].
How do I control emotional tone?
ElevenLabs 3.0 supports fine emotional control. Insert bracketed direction: [sarcastic], [melancholy], [triumphant], [nervous]. Keep direction tags short and at the start of a sentence where they affect delivery.
Can I use SSML for pronunciation?
Yes. ElevenLabs 3.0 supports SSML tags for pronunciation: <phoneme alphabet='ipa' ph='təˈmeɪ.toʊ'>tomato</phoneme>. Use SSML for brand names, foreign words, and technical terms that the model mispronounces by default.
How do I clone my voice in ElevenLabs via Flik AI?
Upload a 30-second sample of your voice in the Flik AI editor. ElevenLabs 3.0 builds a voice profile from the sample. Use the cloned voice for narration in any language ElevenLabs supports. Your voice sample is handled per ElevenLabs' own data policy.
Can I narrate in multiple languages with one cloned voice?
Yes. A cloned voice in ElevenLabs 3.0 can narrate in dozens of supported languages with accent preservation. Ideal for dubbing, multilingual product videos, and accessibility.
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