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How to Fix Suno Pronunciation Problems

Suno mispronounces words because its text-to-speech model learns from patterns, not rules. Uncommon words, names, silent letters, and abbreviations don't match familiar patterns, so the model guesses—often incorrectly. The fix is simple: spell words the way they should sound, not the way they're correctly written.

Common Problem Types

Homophones & Silent Letters

Words with silent letters or unusual spelling-to-sound mappings. "Through" might become "th-row-ugh" instead of "throo".

Abbreviations & Acronyms

"AI" might be sung as "aye" instead of "A-I". Numbers and initialisms need spacing.

Compound Words

Words run together can lose syllable boundaries. Hyphenation helps: "something" → "some-thing".

Technical Terms & Neologisms

New or specialized words have no training precedent. Phonetic spelling is the only reliable fix.

The Phonetic Fix Method

  1. Identify: Listen to your generation and note which words sound wrong.
  2. Choose technique: Phonetic spelling, hyphenation, spacing, or simplification.
  3. Apply: Replace the problem word in your lyrics with the phonetic version.
  4. Test: Generate again. If still wrong, try a different approach.

Common Fixes Reference

Problem Fix Technique
through thru Simplified spelling
tonight to-night Hyphenation
AI A I Spacing
gonna gunna Phonetic spelling
your yore Homophone swap
inside in-side Hyphenation
remix re-mix Hyphenation
because cuz or becuz Simplified spelling
24/7 twenty four seven Spelled out
wanna wonna Phonetic spelling

Lyric Templates with Fixes

Before (pronunciation issues)
[Verse]
I'm gonna be there through the night
Your love is like AI, so bright
After (phonetic fixes applied)
[Verse]
I'm gunna be there thru the night
Yore love is like A I, so bright

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Suno pronounce my words wrong?

Suno's text-to-speech model learns pronunciation from training data. Uncommon words, names, technical terms, and words with silent letters may not match expected patterns. The model guesses based on similar-looking words, which can produce errors.

How do I make Suno emphasize certain words?

Use capitalization for emphasis: "I NEED you" will often be sung with more intensity. You can also add hyphens to slow down delivery: "I ne-ed you" creates a drawn-out effect.

Can I fix pronunciation after generation?

No. Once Suno generates audio, the pronunciation is fixed. You must correct the lyrics before generation. Use phonetic spellings, then regenerate.

Do pronunciation issues affect all languages?

Yes, but differently. English has many irregular spellings. Other languages may have more consistent pronunciation but struggle with loanwords or regional variations.

Is there a tool that fixes pronunciation automatically?

Yes. HookGenius includes automatic pronunciation correction that identifies common problem words and applies phonetic fixes before you copy lyrics to Suno.

Pronunciation Fixed Automatically

HookGenius detects and corrects common pronunciation issues so Suno sings your lyrics correctly.

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