How to Use Phonetic Metadata in Hitskope

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Listeners search by sound, not spelling. When your releases use non-Roman scripts—Japanese, Korean, Ukrainian—phonetic metadata helps fans find you.

Where Can I Add Phonetic Metadata?

Add phonetic metadata for:

Artist Names
Track Titles
Release Titles

Why It Matters

Improve Search Accuracy: Fans find your music when they type or speak the name phonetically.
Optimize for Voice Assistants: Increase visibility on Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant.
Support Global Discovery: Make your catalog findable in all markets, regardless of native language.

How DSPs Use This Metadata

Phonetic metadata is delivered via DDEX and supported by several major platforms.

Behavior varies per DSP:

Apple Music supports DDEX pronunciation fields for metadata compliance and indexing.
Other DSPs may use this data for internal search, catalog matching, or smart assistant compatibility.

Note: Visibility and functionality of phonetic metadata vary by DSP. Some use it for search or voice assistant indexing but don't display it publicly.