Pronunciation prep
How to Build an ACX Pronunciation Sheet
An ACX pronunciation sheet should be searchable, source-backed, and easy to bring into the booth.
Term or name
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Phonetic spelling
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Category
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Source/reference
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Notes
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Status
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For status, use a small set of values such as needs research, confirmed, and recorded. That makes it clear which entries still require author or source verification.