In the text editor, place the cursor at the point where you want to insert a pause in the speech.
Last updated on
Oct 28, 2025
Learn to add pauses in the speech text so that the generated speech sounds natural and expressive.
When you add text or upload a file to generate speech using the Generate Speech (beta) feature, you have the option to insert pauses and customize their length to ensure the generated speech reflects the intended rhythm, pacing, and natural flow.
Before you begin:
Enter speech text or upload a text file, then customize the voice, accent, and other settings.
Go to the Generate bar at the bottom and select Add pause.
A horizontal line is added, with an indication of the length of the pause in seconds. By default, the pause added is one second.
Select the pause indicator to view options for changing the length of the pause.
Add as many pauses as needed and then select Generate.
Preview the generated speech and select Download to save it on your local device.
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