Teach Siri to pronounce a name
Quick answer
Say "learn to pronounce [name]" and Siri walks you through it, offering pronunciation options to pick from. It works for contacts and for your own name. Once set, Siri uses your chosen pronunciation everywhere it speaks the name, which also improves how it hears you say it.
Say this
“Learn to pronounce my name”
How it works
- 01Wake Siri
- 02Say "learn to pronounce [name]"
- 03Choose the option that sounds right from Siri's list
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If Siri doesn't get it
If the options don't fit, you can add a phonetic spelling to the contact in the Contacts app under the name fields.
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Last updated June 12, 2026