Using NameCoach to share the pronunciation of your name can help others pronounce it correctly, avoiding misunderstandings or awkwardness and promoting a more inclusive culture.

NameCoach provides a simple and effective solution to the problem of mispronouncing someone’s name. By using NameCoach, individuals can ensure that their names are pronounced correctly and respectfully.

Features

• Pronunciation recordings: NameCoach allows individuals to record the correct pronunciation of their name, as well as other personal information.
• Integrations: NameCoach integrates with popular applications like Canvas making it easy for people to incorporate the platform.

Benefits

• Respectful communication: By ensuring that names are pronounced correctly, NameCoach helps promote a culture of respectful communication.
  
• Reduced anxiety and stress: For individuals with names that are commonly mispronounced, NameCoach can help reduce anxiety and stress associated with correcting others’ pronunciation.

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) and the Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning (OVPTL) have partnered to bring NameCoach name pronunciation software to UCI.