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ACX Pronunciation Sheet Template
A structured template for tracking every pronunciation term in your audiobook project, from character names to place names, magic systems, and technical jargon.
How to use this template
- 1. Download the CSV and open it in Google Sheets, Excel, or Numbers.
- 2. For each new project, make a copy and rename it with the book title.
- 3. Add terms as you encounter them during your first read-through.
- 4. Research phonetic spellings and confirm with the author when possible.
- 5. Update the Status column as you record each term.
Column Reference
| Column | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Term | The word or name as written in the text | Veltharion |
| Phonetic Spelling | Your phonetic guide using syllable breaks and stress marks | vel-THAR-ee-on |
| Category | Type of term: Character, Place, Magic System, Title, Other | Character |
| Source | Where you confirmed the pronunciation from | Author email 2/14 |
| Notes | Additional context, relationship to story, accent notes | Ancient, authoritative — uses formal speech |
| Status | Needs Research / Confirmed / Recorded | Confirmed |
Sample Data
| Term | Phonetic | Category | Source | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aelindra | AY-lin-dra | Character | Author email | Protagonist's name | Confirmed |
| Veltharion | vel-THAR-ee-on | Character | Book glossary | Dragon lord, ancient | Confirmed |
| Quelithas | kweh-LI-thas | Place | Pronunciation guide p.3 | Mountain range in act 2 | Needs Research |
| Drakneth | DRAK-neth | Character | Author pronunciation guide | Secondary antagonist | Recorded |
| Ithraelen | ith-RAY-eh-len | Place | Guessed from context | River — verify with author | Needs Research |
| Solvara | sol-VAR-ah | Magic System | World-building document | The binding magic | Confirmed |