Best Practices for Making an AI Voice Clone on Jellypod

Creating an AI voice clone with Jellypod is fast and easy—but getting a great result comes down to what you put in. Your voice clone will match your tone, energy, and pacing, so a little preparation goes a long way. Here’s how to get the best results:

1. Speak Naturally and with Energy

Your AI clone will reflect how you speak in the sample audio. If you sound flat, the clone will too. If you bring energy, warmth, and expression, that’s what gets captured.

Use your natural speaking voice—don’t overthink it.
Speak with the tone and emotion you want the AI to replicate.
Imagine you’re talking to a friend, not reading a script.

2. Record 2-3 Minutes of Audio

You don’t need hours of recording—just 2-3 minutes of high-quality sample audio is enough. Keep it concise and clear.

Avoid background noise. Record in a quiet space.
Use a decent microphone or your phone’s voice recorder in a quiet environment.
Speak at a steady pace, but don’t rush.

3. Use a Conversational Format

To avoid sounding robotic, prepare a list of quick questions and answer them naturally. This prevents you from sounding too scripted while ensuring a variety of expressions.

Here are some example prompts to get started:

“What’s your favorite hobby, and why?”
“Describe your perfect weekend.”
“What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?”

Avoid long pauses or overthinking responses—your AI clone will replicate your speaking habits, including any hesitations or unnatural pauses.

4. Don’t Just Read a Script

If you read from a script word-for-word, the AI clone may end up sounding stiff. Instead:

Glance at notes rather than reading verbatim.
Speak like you would in everyday conversation.
Vary your pitch and intonation naturally.

5. Check Your Recording Before Uploading

Before submitting your sample audio, play it back and listen for:

Clear speech without stuttering or mumbling.
Good volume and no background noise.
Natural pacing without long pauses.

6. What If My Voice Clone Doesn’t Sound Right?

If your AI voice doesn’t sound how you expected, here’s what to check:

Too monotone? Add more energy and emotion to your sample audio.
Weird pauses? Try answering questions more naturally, without overthinking.
Unclear pronunciation? Make sure you’re speaking clearly and enunciating words.

If needed, re-record and upload new sample audio to improve your results.

7. Speak in the Language You Want Your Clone to Use

If you want your AI voice clone to sound natural in a particular language, make sure your sample audio is in that language.

If you record in English but choose Spanish for your podcast, it will work, but it will sound like Spanish with an English accent.
The AI voice model learns from the way you speak, so use the language and accent you want it to replicate.

8. Where Can You Use Your AI Voice Clone?

Once your voice clone is created, it will be tied to the host you assigned it to. That host can be used in any AI podcast on your account, but it won't be used anywhere else.

You can generate as many AI podcasts as you want using that host.
Your voice clone is exclusive to your account and won’t be shared or used outside of Jellypod.

Final Thoughts

A great AI voice clone starts with great input. Speak naturally, add energy, and keep it conversational. Follow these best practices, and you’ll get a voice that truly sounds like you—just as you want it to be.

One final tip: let someone close to you listen to your AI voice clone. Much like seeing a photo of ourselves, we often don’t think our own voice sounds right, even when others recognize it instantly. Many people clone their own and their partner’s voice, only to prefer their partner’s while feeling unsure about their own. A fresh set of ears can help confirm that your AI clone really does sound like you.