Siri is something of a mixed bag, if we’re honest. The range of commands Apple’s digital assistant can execute is very impressive, but that’s only if you can get it to understand what you’re saying.

Some names can be difficult for Siri to get right on its first try. It used to be easier to get this done, but here's how to teach Siri correct pronunciation of names in iOS 15 While you used to be ...

Learning to pronounce a colleague’s name is not just a common courtesy, but an important effort in creating an inclusive workplace. When you’re unfamiliar with how to say someone’s name, ask them to ...

Brendan is a freelance writer and content creator from Portland, OR. He covers tech and gaming for Lifehacker, and has also written for Digital Trends, EGM, Business Insider, IGN, and more. April 29, ...

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. Siri is no one’s favorite virtual assistant, ...

Asking Siri to text or call contacts is one of the virtual assistant's basic functions, but some names can be hard for the system to understand and pronounce. AppleInsider shows you how to ensure ...

Navigating the world as the parent of a child with a unique or difficult-to-pronounce name can be a constant source of frustration. When I named my daughter Chiara, I never considered that people ...

Anuksha S. Wickramasinghe ’24 is a Crimson Editorial editor in Canaday. Anuksha Savini Wickramasinghe. Without counting all 27 letters, you’ve probably already gotten the sense that my name is long ...

The name is wrong, very wrong. That is if you have been pronouncing Dainel Craig’s surname as Cregg. While the host pronounced the English star’s name correctly, Craig revealed Colbert has been ...