Why speaking works better than writing at AI prompts

When working with AI, many people automatically think of typing prompts: short commands, questions, or instructions that you enter to get a specific answer. But there is one way that is often much more powerful: speak.

In this article, we explain why recording prompts usually gives better results than writing them. Especially if you work with AI to support complex tasks, such as brainstorming, analyzing or advising.

1. More context, less thinking

When you talk, you think less about the wording. As a result, you often automatically provide more context: what you want to achieve, what the problem is, who is involved, and why you are doing something. This extra information helps the AI to better understand your situation — and thus provide a better answer.

For example:

• Typed: “Write an email about the new product.”
• Spoken: “I want to send an email to customers about our new product. This is an energy-saving heat pump, aimed at installers in the region. The tone must be professional, but not too technical, so that commercial people also understand it.”

You'll see right away: voice prompts are often richer and more useful.

2. You explain it more spontaneously and naturally

When speaking, you often use examples, metaphors, and common colloquial language. This helps the AI understand the intent behind your question. Plus, you often explain it as you would explain it to a colleague — exactly what you want in an AI assistant.

Colloquial language is more human and less “conceived”, which makes prompts more powerful.

3. You work faster and more intuitively

One major advantage of speech is speed. You can say what you'd otherwise type in 2 minutes in 30 seconds. Especially when you're on the go, or want to try something out quickly, speaking is the ideal form.

For example, if you use a tool like ChatGPT with voice input, you can:

• Explain something quickly and get immediate feedback.
• Organize ideas out loud.
• Sparring with AI in real-time — almost like talking to a colleague.

Practical tip: use voice when you get stuck

Are you stuck in a prompt or not getting the correct answer? Speak your question out loud. Explain it like you would to a colleague or customer. There is a good chance that your answer will be much better.

Conclusion

AI works better when you explain what you need better. And for that, speech is a powerful tool. Not only because it's faster, but mainly because you can use it automatically more context and nuance provides.

So the next time you use an AI: say it out loud. You'll find that it works.