I'm using studio and I'm disappointed to hear that when many of my passages end, they cut off a bit

[pale cave]

AI-generated Answer for vaelvictus

Here are the supported ways to prevent paragraph ends from sounding truncated in Studio:

• Add a short break at the end of the paragraph. Click Insert break and set 0.5–1.0s (up to 3s max). This inserts a break tag to create natural pause at the end. Note: some newer models may reduce or ignore break tags; if so, use the timeline for precise control. (elevenlabs.io)
• Use the timeline to adjust clip boundaries and sentence‑level timing. You can trim clip edges and fine‑tune timing between paragraphs or individual sentences so the audio doesn’t cut off. (elevenlabs.io)
• If only the last words sound clipped, select those words (or the entire final sentence for best results) and use Regenerate selection. (help.elevenlabs.io)
• When you export a chapter or the whole project, Auto‑Regenerate will automatically check for issues (like artefacts) and retry up to two times at no extra cost. Use Export to trigger this. (help.elevenlabs.io)

If you want, tell me which model you’re using (e.g., v3 vs. Multilingual v2) and I can tailor the steps—for v3 specifically, relying on the timeline rather than break tags is recommended. (elevenlabs.io)

Sources:
Studio overview | ElevenLabs Documentation
Studio overview | ElevenLabs Documentation
Can I regenerate individual words in Studio? – ElevenLabs
What is Auto-Regenerate? – ElevenLabs
Studio overview | ElevenLabs Documentation

[real raft]

I'm on v3 alpha, using the voice Edward - British, Dark, Seductive, Low

[pale cave]

AI-generated Answer for vaelvictus

Thanks—that context helps. On Eleven v3 (alpha) in Studio, here are the documented ways to reduce “clipped” or abrupt endings:

• Add a v3 pause tag at the end of the passage (e.g., “… end of line. [pause]” or “[long pause]”). v3 does not support SSML <break>; use v3’s bracketed pause tags instead. (help.elevenlabs.io)
• Use clear sentence‑final punctuation (periods, question/exclamation marks). Punctuation directly affects cadence in v3; ellipses can add a weighted finish if desired. (elevenlabs.io)
• Avoid very short inputs. The v3 prompting guide notes short prompts are more likely to be inconsistent; aim for >250 characters when possible. (elevenlabs.io)
• Try adjusting Stability toward Natural or Robust for more consistent delivery if endings feel unstable. (Creative is most expressive but less consistent.) (elevenlabs.io)
• When exporting a whole chapter/project, Studio’s Auto‑Regenerate can automatically retry lines with artefacts up to two times at no extra cost—use Export to benefit from this. (help.elevenlabs.io)
• If a specific line still ends abruptly, regenerate that paragraph (or even a word) and lock it once you’re satisfied—this is supported in Studio. (help.elevenlabs.io)

Note that tag responsiveness varies by voice, so test whether Edward responds best to [pause] vs [long pause]. (elevenlabs.io)

If you can share one example line that consistently clips, I can suggest an exact tag/punctuation tweak based on that text.

Sources:
Do pauses and SSML phoneme tags work with the API? – ElevenLabs
Prompting Eleven v3 (alpha) | ElevenLabs Documentation
Prompting Eleven v3 (alpha) | ElevenLabs Documentation
Prompting Eleven v3 (alpha) | ElevenLabs Documentation
What is Auto-Regenerate? – ElevenLabs
What is Studio? – ElevenLabs
Prompting Eleven v3 (alpha) | ElevenLabs Documentation

[real raft]

I'm trying to make a character sound cut-off but not in a broken technical sort of way, more that the words he's reading from are redacted.

"She does not have to pretend that it is ordinary for her, to lie here with something...!" is my current attempt, I tried

"something--" "something [trailing pause]"

[pale cave]

AI-generated Answer for vaelvictus

Short answer: use an em dash for the cut-off and a model‑appropriate pause control. “Trailing pause” isn’t a documented tag.

What to use

• Eleven v3 model (no SSML breaks): use audio tags like [short pause]/[long pause] plus punctuation.
  Example: She does not have to pretend that it is ordinary for her, to lie here with something— [short pause] (elevenlabs.io)
• Other TTS models (Flash v2, Turbo v2, English v1): use SSML break for a precise pause (≤3 s).
  Example: She does not have to pretend that it is ordinary for her, to lie here with something— <break time="0.8s" /> (help.elevenlabs.io)

Why this works

• Dashes (especially an em dash —) signal an interruption; ellipses (…) signal trailing/hesitation. Use a dash for “redacted/cut‑off,” ellipses for “trailing off.” (elevenlabs.io)
• SSML break tags give exact, natural pauses on supported models; avoid overusing them to prevent speedups/artifacts. (help.elevenlabs.io)
• For Eleven v3 specifically, use [pause], [short pause], or [long pause] (not “[trailing pause]”). (help.elevenlabs.io)

Optional tips

• If you need a censorship beep, generate it with ElevenLabs Sound Effects and layer it in post; there isn’t an official [bleep] tag documented for TTS. (help.elevenlabs.io)
• If you send SSML via the WebSocket API, enable SSML parsing (enable_ssml_parsing=true). (elevenlabs-sdk.mintlify.app)

Summary examples

• Abrupt, redacted-style cutoff (v3): …with something— [short pause]
• Abrupt cutoff (non‑v3): …with something— <break time="0.6s" />
• Trailing off (any model): …with something… (avoid adding “!” if you want it to sound less energetic). (elevenlabs.io)

Sources:
Best practices | ElevenLabs Documentation
Do pauses and SSML phoneme tags work with the API? – ElevenLabs
Best practices | ElevenLabs Documentation
Do pauses and SSML phoneme tags work with the API? – ElevenLabs
Do pauses and SSML phoneme tags work with the API? – ElevenLabs
What is Sound Effects? – ElevenLabs
Websockets - ElevenLabs
Best practices | ElevenLabs Documentation

[real raft]

i now say "with something—" and it gives me "An unexpected error happened while generating your audio." when i try to generate it and the em dash doesn't even look to be highlighted properly like the rest of the text?

NOTE: I AM ONLY AND FOREVER, ON V3

[pale cave]

AI-generated Answer for vaelvictus

Short answer: There’s no documented issue that an em dash (—) itself causes the “An unexpected error happened while generating your audio.” message. v3 does not support SSML <break>, so pauses must be controlled with punctuation. If a very short line is failing, it’s likely v3’s sensitivity to short prompts rather than the dash itself.

What’s documented for v3

• v3 does not support SSML break tags; use punctuation (ellipses, dashes) and audio tags to shape pauses. (elevenlabs.io)
• Punctuation affects delivery; em dashes and ellipses are valid but less consistent than SSML (which v3 lacks). (elevenlabs.io)
• The help center also lists dashes (–/—) and ellipses (…) as workable pause alternatives. (help.elevenlabs.io)
• v3 performs more reliably with longer prompts; prompts > ~250 characters are recommended. Very short prompts are more likely to misbehave. (elevenlabs.io)
• Avoid non‑textual characters like {}, <>, [] (these can cause issues/low quality). (help.elevenlabs.io)
• If you’re actually simulating an interruption between speakers, v3’s Dialogue mode is designed to handle interruptions more naturally. (help.elevenlabs.io)

Practical fixes to try (v3‑compatible)

• Make the line longer (add a clause before or after) so the model has more context, then cut the exported audio where you want the redaction/cutoff. (elevenlabs.io)
• Swap punctuation: try a simple hyphen (-), an en dash (–), or an ellipsis (…) instead of an em dash — v3 treats these as pause cues. You can also use multiple dashes for a longer pause, e.g., “-- --”. (help.elevenlabs.io)
• If you want an abrupt “cut‑off” feel, place the dash tight to the last word, e.g., with something— rather than spaced, or add a brief continuation after the dash and trim in post. The docs show dashes mid‑sentence as valid in v3. (elevenlabs.io)
• If you’re actually modeling an interruption between two voices, switch that exchange to Dialogue mode so v3 handles the interruption natively. (help.elevenlabs.io)

What I couldn’t find

• An official cause that the em dash character itself triggers the specific “unexpected error” message. If the error persists after the above, it’s likely a transient backend or input‑length/context issue rather than the dash per se. (elevenlabs.io)

If you want, paste the exact one‑ or two‑sentence snippet you

[real raft]

Fair to assume 'disgust' doesn't work as a tag?

[pale cave]

AI-generated Answer for vaelvictus

Short answer: It’s not an officially documented example tag.

Eleven v3 (Alpha) supports “audio tags,” but the docs only provide non‑exhaustive examples (e.g., [sad], [angry], [curious], etc.) and note that effectiveness varies by voice. “disgust” isn’t listed among the examples, so it may be ignored or work inconsistently. For that tone, try documented tags like [appalled] and provide clear emotional context. (help.elevenlabs.io)

Sources:
How do audio tags work with Eleven v3 (Alpha)? – ElevenLabs

[real raft]

how can i slow down a single paragraph?

[pale cave]

AI-generated Answer for vaelvictus

Here are the supported ways to slow down just one paragraph:

• In Studio (best option for paragraph-level control):

  1. Select the paragraph. 2) In Voice settings, toggle Override settings for the selection. 3) Set Speed to a value below 1.0 (range 0.7–1.2) and Regenerate that paragraph. (elevenlabs.io)

• Via API (per‑segment control):

  • Split your script so the slow paragraph is its own request. Send that paragraph with voice_settings.speed < 1.0, and the rest at your normal speed. If you’re combining multiple requests, use Request Stitching to keep prosody consistent across paragraphs. (elevenlabs.io)

• Add pauses inside the paragraph (to slow perceived pace):

  • Insert SSML break tags like <break time="1.5s" /> (up to 3s). Note: all models except Eleven V3 support SSML breaks; on Eleven V3 use expressive pause tags [pause], [short pause], [long pause]. In Studio you can also Insert break from the editor UI. (help.elevenlabs.io)

Speed extremes can affect quality; start near 0.9 and adjust as needed. (elevenlabs.io)

Sources:
Studio overview | ElevenLabs Documentation
Get voice settings | ElevenLabs Documentation
How can I add pauses? – ElevenLabs
Studio overview | ElevenLabs Documentation

[real raft]

i cannot find voice settings for that paragraph nor any mention of speed