How to Correct Siri's Pronunciation on an iPhone

Hold down the Home Button to launch Siri., Tell Siri, Say my name., Tap the microphone at the bottom of the screen. , Tell Siri,That is not how your pronounce my name., Tap the microphone at the bottom of the screen. , Say your name using its...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Hold down the Home Button to launch Siri.

    Siri will ask, What can I help you with?
  2. Step 2: Tell Siri

    Siri will say, Your name is (blank).

    At least that’s what you told me. "If you want to change the way a contact's name is pronounced, say, Siri, say (contact’s name). ,, Siri will say, Okay, how do you pronounce your name? ,, Siri will provide audio clips that attempt to match your pronunciation of your name. ,, Siri will now pronounce your name correctly when you address her with questions.
  3. Step 3: Say my name.

  4. Step 4: Tap the microphone at the bottom of the screen.

  5. Step 5: Tell Siri

  6. Step 6: That is not how your pronounce my name.

  7. Step 7: Tap the microphone at the bottom of the screen.

  8. Step 8: Say your name using its correct pronunciation.

  9. Step 9: Tap the Play Button to the left of each clip to hear the pronunciation.

  10. Step 10: Tap Select to the right of the clip to choose the pronunciation you would like to use.

Detailed Guide

Siri will ask, What can I help you with?

Siri will say, Your name is (blank).

At least that’s what you told me. "If you want to change the way a contact's name is pronounced, say, Siri, say (contact’s name). ,, Siri will say, Okay, how do you pronounce your name? ,, Siri will provide audio clips that attempt to match your pronunciation of your name. ,, Siri will now pronounce your name correctly when you address her with questions.

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