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Name Pronunciation

Update your Microsoft profile card to let others know how to address you.

The simple act of pronouncing a colleague, executive, teacher, or student’s name can build trust and foster a sense of belonging and acceptance. Correctly speaking “Siobhan,” “Xin,” or “Helena” the first time you meet them could save you some embarrassment, as well as signal your respect for them.

You can now add your name pronunciation on Microsoft's Profile Card.

Add Your Name Pronunciation

  1. Open your profile card in Teams or Outlook on the web.
  2. On your profile card, select the microphone icon located next to your name.
  3. In the dialogue window, select the microphone button to record an audio clip. The maximum length is 10 seconds.
  4. Select the icon again to stop the recording.
  5. You can choose to save, preview, or retake the recording.
  6. Once you save, your profile card is updated immediately.

Change or Delete your Name Pronunciation

  1. Open your profile card in Teams or Outlook on the web.
  2. On your profile card, select the speaker icon located next to your name.

    The speaker icon is directly to the right of the name.
  3. To delete, select the trash icon to delete the recording.
  4. Select Yes, delete to confirm. The recording is deleted and your profile card will no longer have a recording of your name pronunciation.
  5. To record a new audio clip, select the microphone icon.

Listen to a Name

  1. In Teams or Outlook on the web, select People.

    The people tab is on the left hand menu
  2. Use the Search bar to find and select an individual's name.

    The search bar appears at the top of the screen
  3. Click the speaker icon to the right of the name.

    The speaker icon is directly to the right of the name.

     

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